Amazon HW Team

Nov 6, 2016 35 Comments

Current compensation Bay Area 240 K. Offer from AMZN Seattle 250k with 280 RSU. Anyone think it's worth moving ? Experience 12 years role on system architecture.
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  • AMD
    slfapebfhd

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    slfapebfhd
    I think the $250k is worth much more than $240k in bay area because of no state income taxes. but again Seattle has very companies apart from Amazon and Seattle. that's something that you may want to think about. house prices are not as bad as bay area but it's not that cheap too.
    Nov 7, 2016 0
  • Here is how Amazon salary works:
    Yr 1: Base + Sign-on yr 1 + 5% RSUs
    Yr 2: Base + Sign-on yr 2 + 15% RSUs
    After year 2, 20% RSUs vest every 6 months. No Sign-on bonus after year 2.
    Nov 14, 2016 0
  • Oracle
    ylolo

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    ylolo
    I'd definitely take it. 250k in Seattle will go a long way and Amazon has massive upside. Broadcom not so much.
    Nov 7, 2016 2
    • Don't forget though, Amazon stocks vest super back heavy. 5% first year, 15% second, and 20% each 6 months after. My friends are starting to get their 5th year package on their 4th year, but they usually make less than what they made their 4th year
      Nov 7, 2016
    • Also they will probably throw signing bonus and relo. They all have clawbacks. (yes, even relo.)
      Nov 7, 2016
  • Nvidia
    area52

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    area52
    Seattle is pretty awesome these days. My friends at Amazon work hard, but they are generally excited about where things are headed. I'd expect a busier work day. If you are looking for work life balance, it'll be different than Broadcom. No doubt.
    Nov 7, 2016 1
  • BRCM stock is not doing bad either. 20% up this year so far. Your RSU pipe will flushed once you leave. But financially, your amazon offer is better since you don't pay state income tax and Seattle is cheaper than Bay Area.
    Nov 7, 2016 0