Currently, I am Machine Learning engineer Level 3 in Bay area - Walmart labs. Bored from work. TC - 182k Looking for suggestions to apply for companies paying higher than above TC. Masters from a top university 3 Years of Experience Solid publication record
Depends really on your yoe. You won’t get level 2 interviews if you are just 1-2 yrs experienced. Amazon can’t beat this TC at SDE1. You can try for Applied Scientist roles. Same with Uber. Uber offers are competitive starting level 2. G will lowball you irrespective of your current salary if you don’t have higher counter offers. The most realistic chance of getting a higher TC would be Facebook. My 2 cents depending on friends and personal experience.
What about Microsoft, Adobe, LinkedIn - Any idea about them?
I really wouldn’t consider Adobe. I think it could be a downgrade. A move to Microsoft is acceptable if you are willing to relocate to Redmond. LinkedIn would be good option to try. Why don’t you consider Airbnb, Pinterest etc? Now I see you are with 3 yoe. You could try at all FAANG and unicorns. TC should be high for 3 yoe.
Uber...or just about any FAANG.