CompensationJun 30, 2018
BMCrplU77

An offer for lead role at BMC software vs offer from startup

I have two offers, lead role at BMC Software vs Startup (10 employees) in Sunnyvale. startup is paying 40k higher than BMC. Any suggestions?

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Oracle abVB67 Jun 30, 2018

Hard to say anything about startup without knowing which one. What is TC? How did you arrive 40k high value for startup

Oracle abVB67 Jun 30, 2018

If 40k is of current real value then go for startup...consider how much risk you can take

Unity Goralski Jun 30, 2018

I would go for startup, learn as much as possible (it’s the best way to get ahead as software engineer), stay for 2-3 years if the startup does well, at the end of 3rd year start looking for other opportunities. Companies like BMC will not give you the opportunity to explore your technical strengths and weaknesses.

BMC rplU77 OP Jun 30, 2018

Thanks guys! BMC has offered me 145k + 20% bonus. Startup - 185k. No bonus structure.

BMC myGT15 Jun 30, 2018

BMC is better than you might think but go for the $