CompensationJun 8, 2019
Oraclekolourblind

Need help: Microsoft India offer (Azure)

Current TC: base INR 37 L, stocks INR 4.5 L over four years (yes I know, peanuts!) Current level: IC4 YOE: closing in on 11 years Waiting for my offer. I have done some research on Blind, but looking for specific inputs from Microsoft IDC folks. Given current YOE, what do you think will be the level which I will be considered for and it's break down? I am confused since levels.fyi does not reflect a 1-1 mapping, suggests that it could be L63/L64 ( https://www.levels.fyi/SE/Oracle/Microsoft )

Levels.fyi - Compare career levels across companies
Levels.fyi - Compare career levels across companies
Levels.fyi
Oracle vs Microsoft: Compare Levels and Salaries
Oracle vs Microsoft: Compare Levels and Salaries
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Microsoft Sexybeast Jun 8, 2019

L63 or L64?

Oracle kolourblind OP Jun 8, 2019

Not sure. Levels.fyi is not clear - could be 63/64. This is what I need help with

Microsoft abhisona Jun 8, 2019

You should get more 45 base should be fine.

Oracle kolourblind OP Jun 8, 2019

For L64? What about stocks? Would you be able to help with the TC break down?

Microsoft abhisona Jun 8, 2019

I feel you can get 40-50k USD stocks vested over 4 year, 0-30% performance bonus, 45 base.

Oracle kolourblind OP Jun 8, 2019

How does the stock payout work? It is a static component paid once a year as cash? (Just making sure since it's a little different at Oracle)

Microsoft Iztq08 Jun 9, 2019

Suppose you get 50k, and on date of grant (a week or two after you join), the stock price is 125, then you will be granted 400 stocks which will vest over 5 years. 20% (80 Stocks) will be deposited on each anniversary (minus stocks for tax withholding) into your brokerage account. Post initial grant, it is purely based on number of stocks. So value will increase if stock appreciates.

Oracle kolourblind OP Jun 10, 2019

makes sense. thanks

Oracle kolourblind OP Jun 20, 2019

Does Microsoft ask for current TC before rolling out the offer ? If yes, should I reveal it ? If not, how can I avoid it and will it have a negative effect ?