Hi, - 6 yoe in HW validation - interviewed at Apple, got an offer for L4 [170k/160k/35k] - got interviewed at Google for their Consumer HW team Google recruiter said the interview feedback is largely positive and they would want to move ahead with offer after HC review, but said it won't be anywhere near 170k base. They asked me whether I still want to move ahead with 120k-130k base range. Is this common? Anyone else had experienced similar situation?
is this ASIC
Yes, consumer hardware for ASIC Validation
I didn't know hardware with 6 yoe only gets what swe new grad would get. Fuck that's unfair.
Lol wow shame on google for not treating their HW people well. This is why their HW market share is so low
Oh, they are really doing badly by staying out of the HW market? The capital investment is ridiculous and that is why HW doesn't get paid. I spend >500k ~2-3 years for equipment if it's high end electronics. I make a company less than a SW engineer. *edit: a team of 3-5 may require that money. Beyond 3-5, extra purchases are made or it becomes the construction industry with 1 shovel and 7 people
Shame on Qualcomm for treating their SWEs like garbage. It cuts both ways. And Google is NOT staying out of the hardware market their data center board designs make them ~#5 on Earth computer maker. But if you want to build consumer products China has sucked all the living wages from that market ....
You might be getting L3. I know HW ladder is up to 15% less, so you might still be L4, but not sure. You should take Apple - Apple ICT4 is Google L5 equivalent
I am more inclined towards google just because liked the position I interviewed for..but not sure leveling down and less tc is worth it
It’s seems to be common for Google to downlevel people because they know everyone is eager to work there. It’s never worth accepting a downwlevel just to work at Google. It’s a stepback in your career. They tried to do the same with me knowing I already had offer in hand. I declined their offer and took the other job. No regrets.
Sounds like you got L3 at Google. They usually don't negotiate level but you can definitely get them to match Apple L4 on pay.
That is an awesome Offer from Apple Though.
Come to Apple. You’ll do the best work of your life here
On my way
Go to Apple. Google got into HW without realizing how much 💰💰💰 developing HW costs in terms of equipment and engineering. They’ve started cost saving measures by focusing their hiring in Taiwan rather than the US. Check their job postings. It won’t surprise me that they downsize their HW teams sometime from now
They bought HTC. The supposed "AI" in the phone is nothing of the sort! It's a signal processing chip custom design in silicon valley, by my roommate's brother and others. when they can think of a new value-add they will do the design work in silicon valley!
It’s pretty clear you should go to apple.
They will match you in total comp. Balance will be in RSU.