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- vote AWS vs MSFT AWS Connect, NY Base: 175K Stock: 44 stock ( 5, 15, .., ) Bonus: 50K first year, 40 K second year = 90K in two years. TC: 235K L4 MSFT, ( Remote, based in NY ) Base: 141K Stock: 130K ( 25 percent ) Bonus: 30K total + 10 percent year end = 54K in two years. #engineering #software TC: 208K
- Never disclose your level. AWS L5 to MSFT L65 I see post on here all the time where people are asking if they should wait for a promotion before starting the interview process. I don't see any benefit to waiting on a promotion. When you interview for a new position, do not mention your level or your current compensation. What level you are int
- vote AWS Vs. Microsoft I have an AWS sde2 offer: team : Proserv 180k base, 221k sign on split over 2 yrs - 126k+95k, 85 RSU split over 4 yrs I have a hiring event invitation for sde2 from Microsoft. 1. is it worth interviewing with Microsoft? 2. will Microsoft match AWS offer? Thanks! #amazon #aws #microsoft #faang
- vote Compare AWS vs Microsoft offer Company: AWS, L4 SDE location: NY, team: AWS Connect, Base: 175K, Sign on: 50K over 1 year, 40K on 2nd year. RSU: 38 stocks ( 133K ) TC: 230K Company: Microsoft, L60 SDE, Location: Fully Remote, Team: MS SQL DB team ( Azure org ), Base: 141k, Sign On: 30K, RSU: 130k ( Vesting 25 percent e
- vote Microsoft Vs AWS New Grad Microsoft Base: 112.5k RSU: 70k (3.5 years) Sign on: 20k 20% bonus AWS Base: 129k RSU: 96k Sign on: 37.5k Haven’t even begun negotiations with Microsoft but damn why did they lowball me this much?? #tech #msft #microsoft #AWS #Amazon #Google #facebook #meta #oci #Netflix
- vote I have 3 options: MSFT, Oracle, AWS. I'm basically a skilled DevOps engineer with a top secret security clearance. Many years of experience, but minimal experience with hardcore coding and algos so I cannot expect top level comp. I'm an "SRE II (61)" at Microsoft, would be some generic SDE/SWE at Oracle, an "ADC Engineer L5" with fast-
- Did I make the right call leaving AWS for Microsoft? I was just promoted to an L5 ISR at AWS until November 2021: Base: $115 + variable + stock = $250k OTE I have only 5 YOE I jumped for a Microsoft SSP role, L64 Base: $160k Variable: $130k Stock $60k/yr MSFT OTE = $350k With AWS boosting its internal comp and how hard targets seem at Microsoft
- vote Aws (l6) vs Microsoft (Principal Engineer) I have two offers I am considering (both SWE). I had multiple competing offers, and was able to negotiate really well with AWS AWS: (TC: 650k) * 250k base * 750k RSU * 363k/268k signon Microsoft: (TC: ~400k) this was initial offer, but likely their best, as I told them about the AWS numbers * 215k
- vote MSFT vs Amazon (AWS) Offers I’m leaving Apple because of bad team/manager. I also want to try something new. I got offers from Amazon and MSFT. Role: Security Engineer Location: London AWS: TC: 124K MSFT: TC: 113K (slightly less than current TC, but I can move to a cheaper place and work remote) AWS Pros: - Learning/growt
- Moving from msft to AWS I am a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and received an offer from AWS for Solution Architect role. There is a decent bump in TC. But I am concerned about wlb. WLB at msft os pretty good. Most of my weeks go without any work. I am able to give most of my time to my 2 years old. I am not sure ho
- vote Microsoft Vs AWS? Currently have an offer from Microsoft as a CSA and expecting an offer from AWS in the next few days within pro serve. Both public sector focused and UK based. I’m struggling which one to pick? Which one is best for long term career progression? Want to become a manger and possibility of moving to
- Referral Request - Microsoft, AWS Hi Everyone Anyone out there to refer me to Microsoft or AWS at L6 or above level. Certified with Microsoft, AWS and GCP Cloud architecture work. Profile: Cloud Solution Architect / Cloud Consultant / Cloud Migration Consultant YOE: 13+ TOC: 130k
- vote Microsoft vs Amazon AWS offer Amazon AWS - L5 SysDev - first 6-12 months in NYC, then apparently I'm allowed to go remote (tried to negotiate fully remote) TC - 315k Microsoft - 62 SRE - fully remote TC - 230k Scared of PIP and terrible work life balance at Amazon, but the TC is way higher.
- vote Will Google/Microsoft overtake AWS? Who will win the long term cloud wars? Looks like only 3 are in the race right now. #aws #azure #google #microsoft #amazon #tech
- vote Which one to choose? AWS / Coinbase / Microsoft? Let's say I have an offer from all three, similar TCT. Coinbase has higher TCT because of the chance of 1.5-2x bonus. Which one would you choose if you have a family and wants a better work/life balance?#engineering Position is Principal at MSFT and AWS, Staff at Coinbase. Blind Tax: YOE 15 Curren
- vote MSFT vs AWS Compensation aside, for junior developers with 3-5 years of experience. Which company do you recommend over the other for career growth, experience, and wlb looking at it long term. Interned at AWS and have offers from two of those companies.
- vote Aws vs microsoft Hi All, I have recently got an offer from the CE&S (Customer Experience & Success) Org. This role is not a customer facing role and is a Data Engineer / Architect role. I wanted to know your thoughts/comments about the CE&S (Customer Experience & Success) Org. I am looking for a good work life ba
- Anyone moved from AWS to Microsoft? What is the good, bad, ugly if you’ve made the move? Is the high WLB culture really true in Microsoft? Fewer sociopaths than AWS? I am thinking of moving from AWS marketing to Microsoft (L65). Conversations were positive but still waiting on offer. Recently became a parent and I am ok trading TC fo
- AWS to MS Has any one recently moved from AWS to Microsoft ? How has your experience been? Do you think you made a right choice ? #microsoft #aws #amazon #swe #software
- MSFT levels vs AWS levels? I got a verbal offer MS Level 62 Azure cloud Solution Architect. Is this a senior level? In currently L5 at AWS. How to compare level AWS L5 or L6 to MS levels? What is the equivalent level of L62 on aws? I know MS levels are conservative in Europe. Location: Ireland TC:110 euros Offered TC: 150
- AWS vs. MS Can you help me on: Equivalent job grade of 66/67 at AWS, non-tech, sales and manager role outside of the US. What is the range of on hire RSUs and cash that can be offered? What is the maximum? What does BD really means at AWS? What is the equivalent at MS? How does yearly rewards work at AWS?
- vote good time to invest in AMZN (AWS) and MSFT? Over time wouldn’t it be cheaper and more efficient for virtually any company to outsource computing power and servers to AWS or Azure? Why shouldn’t one be heavily betting on this trend? What does the crowd think? Let’s hear all the die hard amazonians and azure folks.
- vote AWS or Microsoft? Currently at Microsoft - TC 165k / L63 Have an offer from AWS - TC 200k / L6 I’m non-tech, not SWE, and on the East Coast. I’ve only been at Microsoft a few years. Overall I love Microsoft but not my current role or team, though I have great WLB the work is just a drag and not a challenge at all.
- vote SDE Offer Eval - Workday/AWS/MSFT/(Qualtrics) Received offer from these companies. Want to see what everyone thinks. I am currently located in NYC but don’t have a strong preference in staying. YOE: 2 1. Workday P3, Bay Area 180k base + 160k/4 RSU + 10%bonus Refresher: 17k * n years Sign on + relocation bonus: 30k TC for first 4 years(not inc
- link AWS/Microsoft Certifications does anyone know a good AWS/MS Cerification material beside acloud.guru and Linux academy?
- vote Will Microsoft match competing offer from AWS? Have an L5 AWS SDE offer for 375k - Bay Area. Will get a potential L63 at Microsoft. But think it will be a much smaller offer. Will Microsoft match the competing offer? 250k #tech #microsoft #amazon #aws
- vote Microsoft vs AWS Hi everyone, I have 1 yoe. I have been interviewing and have the following offers from Microsoft and Amazon. ===================================== Microsoft Role: Software Engineer 1 (L60) Base: 120K Stocks: 50k (over 4 years) Bonus: 0 ~ 20% + 0 ~ 9k stock Sign on: 15K TC: ~164k (Number is after n
- MSFT & AWS - Navigation HELP !! I need help as I just got an email that MSFT (principal architect) is ready to make an offer, but I have 1 hopefully last interview at AWS (Loop cleared this is with a diff group within AWS) How would you recommend I navigate through this scenario ?
- Msft vs AWS levels What is level 65 at Microsoft equal in AWS? is it L6 or L7?
- vote Amazon AWS vs Microsoft Teams I have offers for both companies. At AWS elastic search team and also for Microsoft Teams. Which of these orgs are better from a career/learning point of view and has better culture. I'm not keen on working to the point that I burn myself out but I welcome a challenging work environment nonetheless.
- Microsoft vs wayfair vs aws Hi, Recently I got an offer from Microsoft, wayfair. I have a pending result with aws. I have a deadline with Microsoft to accept the offer by end of the week. Need some suggestions for my next steps, whether to wait for result of amazon or decide between Microsoft and wayfair. YOE:2.8 years as SD
- link Seeking AWS, Google, Microsoft referral Open to all big tech and unicorns Here is my background https://refspark.com/referral/61e62c838d523c70f31eccfb #aws #referral #ae #sales #snowflake #startup #microsoft #google
- vote Who is or will be ahead: Google, MSFT, AWS ? We all know AWS was the alpha when it came to IaaC. Wanted to toss the subject out on what are your thoughts on microservices based services, will Google (as true creator of Borg leading to K8s) nail the market or are there chances AWS will maintain market leadership ? PS: don’t believe in Alpha co
- vote Offer evaluation | AWS, MS, sf.com TC range of 500 to 600. Aspire for longitivtiy, growth and meaningful work and then TC. 👂💙 Yoe = 16 —> Please comment for additional tips on why I could consider one over other. 🙏 —> Also, please let me know if I should negotiate ^ TC for any role? 💰 Phone screen with meta done. Not sure �
- AWS / Microsoft cleared I’m wondering if the cleared (onsite) interviews are any different than normal? Anyone have experience?
- AWS Vs Azure/MS I have been out of the IT world for about 3 years. I am looking to return but I am thinking of moving in to cloud computing and eyeing these two certs. What would be the better option? I know AWS is #1 at the moment but MS appears to be gaining steam. I know both are good and both cons and pros I wo
- AWS Dublin vs Microsoft Shanghai I got an offer from AWS #dublin team, dynamoDB, how is the workload, on-call frequency, thanks! ;) MS Shanghai is DevDiv, work life balance is good, but the work could be boring
- AWS L6 vs MSFT Digital Cloud Solution Architect I currently work for AWS. Leadership sucks. new manager. I am thinking that he may push me into PIP to hide his inability. I got an offer from Microsft today, I am not sure about the level at MSFT for "Digital Cloud Solution Architect". offered 160K base for Dallas. 100K RSU.(4 years to vest all) +
- vote Microsoft Azure vs AWS Internship I have have return internship offers for both and only one summer left. Which internship I should choose for my last summer? I only care about getting return offer for full time and TC (Full time). #swe #microsoft #amazon #azure #aws
- vote Microsoft L61 vs AWS L4 I recently received offers from Microsoft Azure and AWS. Please help me evaluate the below offers. YOE: 3.5 Microsoft L61 SDE 2: Base: 131K Signon: 30K Stocks: 100K (4 years) AWS L4 SDE 1: Base: 135K Signon: 39K + 28K Stocks: 34 RSU I am leaning towards Microsoft because of L61 and better WLB. B
- Google vs Databricks vs AWS vs Facebook vs Microsoft #engineering #software #swe Got offers from Google, Databricks, AWS, Facebook, and Microsoft Which one should I take, without considering TC (which I will post in another thread), if I want to have maximal career and skill growth and moderate WLB? I want to ideally work with intelligent and supp
- Microsoft (Azure) to Amazon (AWS) Current TC: 160k (MS) - 63 New TC: 200k (AWS) - L6 Both: Non-SDE roles on the East Coast Has anyone made this change? Enjoyed it? Regretted it? Azure to AWS in Non-Tech/Non-SDE. (Not in Seattle) I have an offer in Sales/professional service Management I’m contemplating currently. They say it’s a “
- MSFT L66 at AWS? What is the similar to L66 in MS Corp there? What should I look for in LinkedIn? Thanks for the tips Amazonians!
- Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure Having offers from both with tc difference ~ (Amazon 30k more). Which would you choose? Both seem to have good prospects for sure. Which RSU have more upside potential at this point? Which is better for future marketability & internal growth perspective?
- AWS L7 to MSFT 67 (Product) Expect an offer from Microsoft for L67. Is that a up level or moving sideways. mentors suggesting not to move unless there is a partner level role (68) to adequately compensate for the move away from AWS given my tenure there. Years w/ AWS: 8 Total YOE: 15
- vote AWS L8 to Microsoft L67 or Google L7.5? I’m a Director of Product at AWS (L8 PMT-ES) with TC of 850k. I’m torn between offers from Microsoft (Azure, L67 GPM, TC 990k) and Google (Cloud, L7.5 GPM, TC 1.05M). Both of these are based out of the Seattle area. I’ve tried pushing for L68 at Microsoft and L8 at Google, but it is clear that they
- Amazon AWS vs Microsoft Azure Offer Amazon AWS Quicksight SDEII - L5 - TC 250k (no annual bonus/refresh I believe) Microsoft Azure AI Cognitive Service - SDEII - 62 - TC 200k (before annual bonus/refresh) (final offer) Both positions support ML engineers / scientist but my role will all be on engineering side. Both in Seattle. Hear
- Cleared Data Science @ Microsoft / AWS I received a referral to a cleared DS position with Microsoft and I have an interview scheduled with AWS. What is cleared data science like with Microsoft and AWS? Are the interview processes the same as non-cleared positions? What is the work life balance like?
- vote Ex-AWS folks now at Microsoft Azure Currently an L5 SDE at AWS but have an offer for L63 at Azure touching ~270k. I wanted to get a feel of the work there compared to AWS. I know "cbell" made the move there recently. - Is it too slow? - Comparable WLB? Or even worse? - Miss leadership principles? - L63 expectations manageable for L5
- AWS re:Invent vs MS Ignite How do they compare? Is Ignite at the same level?