The recruiter is asking my current compensation and asking about expectations. What is the salary range for Microsoft Principal engineer position? Current : 280 TC YOE : 10+
Don’t tell them. Your TC is low for a principle
Depends on where you live. Seattle based TC for level 65 which is beginning of principal band is 300-320k
I heard m$ft is now making good new hire offers and can go near $300k for L62 for the desired candidates?
wszzywig’s range seems about right. If you have a competing offer, I have seen MS up level (by 1) to match. Principal band reviews are pretty rough there too (or used to be) especially for the bottom end of it.
which state r u from? Employers cannot ask current salary by law in many states in US The ban is state wide in CA and WA
350+
What level are u at Twitter? 280k TC sounds like SWE2 or low senior.. how did u get an msft principal engineer offer?
This was my first job in US, so had no ground for negotiation and had to take what was offered. Interviewed with MS and told what I am expecting in terms of level.
Levels.fyi