CompensationApr 2, 2019
SAPYeaNahYea

Microsoft offer

I'm expecting an offer from Microsoft azure team. I have a competing offer from company A. Company A mentioned that I could get base in the range 150-160. I haven't got the stocks or other comp details from them yet. MS Recruiter will be calling me to discuss compensation soon. What is a reasonable amount that I can tell? I don't want to tell a number that will scare them and at the same time don't want to get myself a low-ball offer. I checked levels.fyi and I'm confused as to whether I fall under l62 or l63 YOE - 2 in US + Master's + 2 in home country. Location : Bay area (current + MS offer too) Current TC : not worth mentioning lol

Levels.fyi - Compare career levels across companies
Levels.fyi - Compare career levels across companies
Levels.fyi
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Amazon NoColusion Apr 2, 2019

How is Azure in Bay area??

SAP YeaNahYea OP Apr 2, 2019

They don't have a big presence obviously but they do have teams here. At least that's what I heard from them

Amazon NoColusion Apr 2, 2019

wait didn't u interview with them onsite?

Microsoft Tay.I. Apr 2, 2019

“Company A”mazon?

Microsoft billbill Apr 2, 2019

I highly doubt that, you would get l63 with 2 years sap experience

SAP YeaNahYea OP Apr 2, 2019

Lol ok! Work was good at SAP, not on any legacy tech! Anyway maybe the competing offer helps?

Microsoft rfrw82 Apr 2, 2019

Hmm no, level is not a negotiation point based on competing offers (usually). Its extremely unlikely to be offered a senior position unless you have solid design skills and were massively praised for cross team collaboration on previous job.

Microsoft Dunph Apr 2, 2019

You will get level 59 or 60, 110k base.

SAP YeaNahYea OP Apr 2, 2019

Lol are you kidding? I'm making more than that at my current company.

Microsoft Dunph Apr 2, 2019

Unfortunately, maybe 120k-130k if your interview performance is truly outstanding

Microsoft JonnyDoe Apr 2, 2019

Move to Seattle, cheaper

Qualcomm qfDT63 Apr 3, 2019

I don't know why you are having such high expectations, they are no where gonna offer you L63. I don't mean to be rude at all but they don't consider SAP in their league(they would have a decent idea as to how much you are making). I am expecting you will get L61/62 with base 140ish, Stocks - 120k and joining 30-40

SAP YeaNahYea OP Apr 3, 2019

Thank you. I do not have high expectations :). I was just confused about the levels. And moreover I was trying to get an idea about a ballpark figure that I can expect. TC wise what you said makes sense. Thanks

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Wildling Apr 4, 2019

What was the role in Azure team?

Amazon NoColusion Apr 4, 2019

whats the offer numbers!?

New
Wildling Apr 4, 2019

I’m still waiting for my decision after the onsite.