CompensationAug 15, 2019
BMWeQxe45

Rate Amazon SDE1/L4 offer in Berlin

I have an offer from Amazon as SDE1/L4 in Berlin. Base: 69k€ RSU: 35k€ Signing Bonus: 30k€ TC year 1: 87k€ TC average over 4 years: 85k€ What do you think?

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DocuSign Ifwk11 Aug 15, 2019

Peanuts 🥜 compared to US, why engineers are so underpaid in Europe 🤔

BMW eQxe45 OP Aug 15, 2019

True considering the TC. In Europe, there is generally better WLB, paid vacation days and health insurance.

Amazon fahrenheit Aug 15, 2019

The better WLB depends greatly on your team, don't expect too much :(

Google Dr. Seuss Aug 15, 2019

It is because their govt has control over tech. Also don't you have a near 50% income tax?

SAP XPManager Aug 15, 2019

Pretty good for Berlin

Amazon fahrenheit Aug 15, 2019

It's pretty standard for SDE1 new hires. SDE2 offers are about €70-75k base, TCT around €90-100k.

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sazerterus Aug 17, 2019

Hello. What is your Years of Experience(YOE)? Are you a new grad?

BMW eQxe45 OP Aug 17, 2019

YoE 1

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sazerterus Aug 25, 2019

Oh, I see. Excellent. I will also be joining AWS Berlin soon. Have you accepted the offer?

Alibaba Group cGQE02 Feb 6, 2020

Hi OP, have you joined Amazon Berlin?