I'm thinking of moving to a smaller company, like a startup (nothing specific in mind), as a SWE. How much gauranteed pay can one expect at a Bay Area startup (ignoring stocks which could end up worthless) compared to public companies? Could the salary + bonuses match or exceed offers at enterprise companies like FAANG or PAN? Or do you have to take a hit to your paycheck? Is there a lot of variability? TC: 230k
What’s your yoe? AFAIK startup base + bonus will def be less than TC at FANG
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