Recently got referred for senior dev position. Went through pair programming - went well. Went through "Growth Path" and went well. I am located in Canada. At the end of growth path interview I asked for a TC of ~CAD250K +. Looks like the recruiter almost laughed, she started stuttering and saying that they might have trouble hitting that. I ended the process I felt uncomfortable. Does Shopify really not pay their devs well? What's going on? Anyone know the salary band? Current TC: CAD $230K 5 YOE
Do you now how much mid levels get paid? I gave 3 yoe, wondering if it’d be worth applying
250k is doable for a senior dev tole. The levelling must have come in at L5 for the recruiter to say it's not realistic to hit 250k
Manager here, can confirm this is accurate. Staff dev starts at around 270. Shopify will probably pay 250 to seniors only in rare instances. Most get far less. Also yes Shopify is deliberately paying devs less and making the pay bands smaller.
To answer the question, Shopify historically has significantly underpaid developers. Then covid happened they were hemorrhaging talent and then after a year of dragging their feet gave raises after firing 13% of the company. They then started the process of firing 23% of the company because they’re cheap assholes. Now it sounds like they’re underpaying new talent. L6/C6 when they rolled out the pay scheme were getting anywhere from 220k to 270k but if you’re saying they’re laughing at 250k that ain’t a good sign.
I had a great pair programming and growth path interview but then the recruiter asked my salary expectations. I'm in Seattle, have 10 yoe and am currently senior, and I said 250-300 TC. She straight up said they can't match that and it would be low 200's. My current base is 180 and bonus + RSUS brings it up to ~260 TC. Then I got an email saying they don't want to move forward with the next interviews... Shopify seems cheap AF
You are correct, they are.
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They’re deflating salaries, there’s senior devs making 170k. 230-250 used to be the standard senior pay here a couple years ago but those days are gone. Don’t count on getting much because of a promo either.
Ah that really sucks. Thanks for the comment, really appreciate the info.