Can Roblox beat current Google TC?

Google / Eng
bFYC27

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bFYC27
Mar 2 11 Comments

I’m currently L5 at Google with $375k vested / $430k actual TC.

Almost 5 YOE

Recently interviewed at Roblox and expect to get offer. No clue what level they are thinking of hiring me at, but I did well enough on all interviews but one type. So they gave me a redo. And I did well on that one IMO. An L7 I used to work with at Google just joined Roblox and is working directly with the HM at Roblox. All signs point to offer.

But will the offer really be worth it? What level at Roblox would you consider leaving L5 at Google for?

My project at Google is great (1B DAU, meaningfully leading projects, great manager, know most leaders in my org, incredible WLB, path to L6, etc).

Thoughts?

#google #goog #roblox #tech

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  • Microsoft / Eng
    namashiv🐚

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    namashiv🐚
    Why would you leave lol?
    Mar 2 2
    • Google / Eng
      bFYC27

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      bFYC27
      OP
      💰
      Mar 2
    • Microsoft / Eng
      namashiv🐚

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      namashiv🐚
      Eh tbh I’d say you’re making decent amount and the problem is it’ll be hard to get L6 while looking for a new job with 5yoe. So you’d prolly make 425 tops at L5 which is trivial for all the risk you’re taking.

      I’m in a similar spot and barely anyone considers me for L6 although I think I can perform. YoE - 4, L64 at MSFT.
      Mar 2
  • Google
    NotSundar

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    NotSundar
    You're in the best spot possible especially for only having 5YOE. Even if Roblox come with a higher offer, what's the motive for making a move?

    For many, I strongly encourage shopping around as TC does indeed stagnate at Google compared to top pay companies - your case isn't one of them especially if you're at L6 before the 7YOE mark all while having great WLB.

    To consider for a Roblox move regardless of level: Remote onboarding without the leadership relationships, potentially worse WLB, more volatile stock.
    Mar 2 0
  • Roblox / Eng
    heyhoooooo

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    Electronic Arts (EA)
    heyhoooooo
    Roblox is growing, meaning lots of code refactoring, team splitting/merging, moving pieces here and there. If you like that kind of challenge, Roblox will be good fit. Otherwise, stay at Google. Don’t just look at TC offer, cause Roblox stock is roller coaster.
    Mar 2 0
  • Get numbers first. You’re jumping the gun.
    Mar 2 0
  • Amazon
    cjrje274

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    cjrje274
    Roblox is in a situation where it’s burning at both ends. Shrinking market and profits, also diluting rapidly to pay RSUs to its workforce.
    Mar 2 1