Apple Data Scientist Offer Evaluation
Jun 16, 2021
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Got a first verbal offer for an Apple Data Scientist in Cupertino
TC:226.5K
Base: 160k
RSU:210k
Bonus: they said 7-10% of base is typical so ~14k?
Level: ICT3
40K sign on bonus
Current TC 85k based in DC
YOE: 4.5 as a Data Scientist + 2 as a SWE
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Also, it is irrelevant whether this is a good offer or not. Your new TC is 2.7x of your current. Apple brand will allow you to switch much easier later if you feel underpaid for your output.
Part of the issue with the TC comparison is that there’s a lot not often captured in TC. I’m limited in terms of what details I’m comfortable sharing here but that’s one piece of it.
As a secondary, I currently have other offers that have better base + equity at pretty valuable startups that also will let me work full remote. Considering cost of living adjustments, a company that has a tiny fraction of apples ability to pay people is willing to offer me more compensation than apple is at the moment. Given that it feels like a step backwards to have an offer at a lower level than I’ve been working.