"Tier 2" tech in Seattle PhD entry-level data/research scientist compensation??
First, wanted to check my market research. This is for PhD entry-level (0-3 years post PhD experience) data/research scientist positions. My understanding is that Big Tech (Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon) in the Seattle market total compensation is >$200k correct? What about "Tier 2" tech companies in the Seattle market, e.g. Zillow, Redfin, Expedia, etc. Is it comparable to big tech are much much lower?
There's no data on the non-FANG companies on levels.fyi.
A handful of these companies have Seattle offices. And they are “Tier 2”
So amongst the above list, which are tier2 and which are tier3?
Not sure about the second tier. I interviewed for one of them a while ago but didn’t get an offer. You are right about the big tech. At a startup straight out of my PhD I made $140 plus some options that didn’t amount to anything and decent (better than amazon) 401k matching and health insurance. Probably worth about 150-160 total.
The companies you listed aren’t really tier 2, but yea expect lower comp from those https://www.levels.fyi
Are they tier 3?
I guess I’d say yes to Zillow and Expedia, maybe not yet to Redfin? But I’m just one person