Hi All, Recruiter is saying total compensation range is $240K for SDE2 for one of the AWS team @seattle location before scheduling for interview . I have close to 10 YOE but never worked for big tech companies. Though I insisted for SDE3 , they finialised me for SDE2 and they are asking if I am ok with the compensation before proceeding forward with interview. Can I negotiate after I get through the interview if I agree now. Any insights please? #amazon #amazonaws @amazon
Yes you can always negotiate. You can negotiate the role and comp. Depends on how the interview goes. You actually have nothing to lose here. Worst outcome is you don’t get an offer but atleast you get some interview practice. This shouldn’t even be a question. If you get an offer and you think you blew it out the park, then negotiate role and TC, if they don’t budge then atleast you have an option open.
Ask for 320k minimum (especially for AWS in Seattle) Amazon recruiters are filthy lairs. Don’t take SDE2 with 10YOE. You will regret. SDE2 is probably the most horrible level at Amazon. You will be pushed both from top and bottom - SDE2 do the heavy lifting
Never commit anything at this level, always say we can discuss it later. Just ask for the range
This is sound advice. To add on to this, you should say that you would like to know more about and talk with the team/manager and the project before discussing the role and responsibilities, and circle back on TC later on in the process
240k looks below the band for Seattle. SDE2 band is from 252k - 325k
240k? No way in hell lol. Newly-promoted L5s are making that much/slightly more, as an external hire you should expect $280-300k range at least
+1. Also, keep in mind that it's VERY hard to get a raise YOY. Even if you are a TT, you'll have to wait for another year to get the raise.
I had a similar experience when I joined Apple — they know they can lowball you because of your experience in mostly smaller companies and anything will sound good to you. I ended up accepting a lowball offer and regretting for years. Tell them you have a competing offer for 300k and see how much they can meet you at. Tell them you prefer Amazon and you can sign as soon as you reach an agreeable number
240k is not even sde2 salary. band starts at 252k target atleast 280k
Op did you get an offer ?
You can always negotiate.