Amazon downleveled L5 to L4 Data Scientist??

Feb 8 12 Comments

I have 5 YOE as a Data Scientist with an MSci Mathematics degree

Applied to an L5 Data Scientist position in London and I was told I passed the interviews verbally but will need to join a different team as I’m being downleveled from L5 to L4. TC will be max £70K (much lower than what I receive now ) and recruiter will find a team for me to join within next 6 months. I’m definitely not L4 but is this TC expected for L4 position? Seems like a bad joke to me?

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    Kuph85

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    Kuph85
    70k gbp seems pretty decent for UK new grad ds though? For reference, business analysts at McKinsey start at 40k. MBA associates get like 90k.
    Feb 8 5
    • If the interview was that “lousy” then they can reject me or give me a lowball L5 offer.
      Giving a Senior DS with 5 YOE a graduate offer makes no sense!
      Feb 8
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      Kuph85

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      Kuph85
      Are you sure you want to be rejected though? Would you even be able to pass a senior ds interview at any other tech company?

      You’re clearly looking to escape from Accenture and I don’t blame you.
      Feb 8
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    Ohffs

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    I’m insufferable
    Ohffs
    That is absolutely ridiculous, that TC isn’t even market rate.
    Feb 8 0
  • Amazon
    shshd

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    shshd
    l4 amazon is l3 google/fb. so this is ridiculous for 5 yoe
    Feb 8 0
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    Pipmastr

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    Pipmastr
    Don't join downleveled position. HMs at amazon play these tricks to save money. Stand your ground re L5. Reject and reapply if necessary after a few months. Accepting l4 means you loose out on higher pay for a couple of yrs min, especially given your YOE.
    Feb 8 0
  • Its ridiculous!
    Feb 8 0