I got an offer from Amazon in the project Amazon Go with the total compensation (160k, 125 base, 32.7 bonus (23k next year), 38 stocks in 4 years, 10k relocation). Now I got a package from Google in the project Duo in Seattle with the total compensation (169k, 125 base, 15% bonus, 100k stocks in 4 years, 20k sign on, 20k relocation). I've a few questions. 1. Comparison between the two projects. 2. I've one year of experience in a good company in DC. Are the salaries good for Seattle? 3. I had already accepted the offer in Amazon but now I'm thinking about the Google offer. In case I decide to go to Google what is the best way to tell Amazon? My joining is next week.
What role is this?
I would go for Amazon! 160k is the max base you’ll earn in Seattle, but there’s the upside of Amazon RSU’s. Amazon Go is going to be the future - how cool is it to work on that?! But when it comes down to your decision, think of the people you interviewed with and who you see yourself working with everyday...do you prefer the team from Amazon or Google?
This is a no brainer. Take the Google offer and grow as an engineer and you will be rewarded more TC. Reject Amazon. Don't worry about getting blacklisted, it's not a dream job when you compare the benefits between Google and Amazon. Amazon treats their employees worse than a divorcee treating their ex after divorce.
Lmao this is true
Do you want to work on a me too video chat app or an innovative product with big growth potential? You might try to squeeze some extra TC though out of AMZN if you show them the Google offer though
Amazon Go is so fucking cool. That shit is straight of sci fi. It’s the future of retail. Duo is a failed chat app no one uses. Do you want to work on something amazing or have a company that provides better comp and perks?
The underlying technology behind 'go' might 'go' somewhere but it will only happen when Amazon opena up thousands of stores nation wide. On the other hand, other chains can come up with similar impressive systems by the time Amazon reaches that scale.
@foodtruckj you realize Amazon bought this company called Whole Foods with hundreds of stores, right?
Google sells ads. That is their primary profitable business. Amazon does a much wider variety of things that are profitable
Don’t listen to anyone drinking Amazon’s koolaid. It’s a good company but Google is much better. Better wlb, perks and TC.
Having worked at both I’d pick G. Agree Duo isn’t a great project but Go had a reputation for terrible WLB when I was there. If you’re a strong performer you’ll have internal mobility at either spot and G does a better job rewarding high performers.
Google, of course. All things considered, your TC will always be targeted going forward at Amazon. The means zero or very little refresher with stock growth. Not true at Google.
It’s also not true at amazon. T.C. growth is factored into growth Only have issues when the stock goes up 40-60%, which is really win win anyway
Yes, if stock goes up, way over target. No refresher. If Google stock is up 40-60, refreshers is consistent, it won't matter.
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Which role? Either way Google >>>>> Amazon
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Dude google without a doubt.