Tech IndustryJun 5, 2019
Nutanixhroark

Expedia Seattle v/s Equinix Sunnyvale SDE1

Which company would you choose considering pay and role is almost similar for SDE1? TC at Expedia : 150k TC at Equinix: 165k YOE:5 Any advice much appreciated, TIA.

Zillow Group >>> Jun 5, 2019

Seattle no estate taxes more money in your pockets

Nutanix hroark OP Jun 5, 2019

True, but compensation almost identical when you factor in taxes, so I was hoping for any company specific insights

Zillow Group >>> Jun 5, 2019

Please research about CA taxes

Amazon EFx81 Jun 5, 2019

Equinix will be anytime better. Look at their stock long term.

Nutanix hroark OP Jun 5, 2019

Their stock growth has been phenomenal

Equinix VmiX75 Jun 6, 2019

This stock is REIT

Expedia fresnode Jun 5, 2019

No state income tax in WA state

Expedia kgtechman Jun 6, 2019

Tc at Expedia for SDE-1 is 150k? Wow. Can you elaborate on the breakdown?

Nutanix hroark OP Jun 7, 2019

It's 120 base+10k signing+12k relocation+4k stocks+on target bonus of 12%

Expedia OUlH27 Jun 6, 2019

What...How on the world Expedia pays 150k for sde1 . It’s a slap in my face, I get peanuts as sde2

Expedia sapnu_puas Jun 6, 2019

Off topic: Really? It's TC so I suppose OP included a yearly bonus target plus sign-on RSUs. I get the same in non-tech with yearly RSU grants and a bonus. Do the same exercise and see if you are still below 150k TC. If yes, then you've got a topic for your next 1:1.

Equinix bhjkwe Jun 8, 2019

It will depend on the team you are in. Also is role Staff Engineer?

Nutanix hroark OP Jun 10, 2019

No just regular SDE