Hello all , Have received a verbal offer from msft Redmond. I will be jointing ODSP group there. Currently work at citrix inc Santa Clara. I haven’t received any numbers from recruiter yet since it’s a long weekend. Have been working at citrix since June 2017. What level can I expect from msft ? What is a reasonable TC from msft if I have to make a move from ever popular Bay Area to Redmond . Also can anyone also comment on ODSP group ?? My current TC is 135k.
Definitely head to Mi¢rosoft.
If you can live on 135 in CA, Microsoft even at l59 would offer more. Blindly accept the offer.
Does tech stack at msft affect my future career ? Have heard it’s c# .net legacy stuff. I agree to the fact that my current work is also not that great. It’s kinda legacy plus cloud services. My only concern is opportunities in the bay may be way more than Redmond ?
The greater Seattle area has Facebook and google campuses. Those are all the opportunities u need 🙂
Thanks for this
What level is Microsoft offering? It might be good to stay at Citrix until u have 2+ YOE and then interview for the SDE2 level at various companies.
I have visa concerns. I am currently on F1. Don’t have H1 they did apply this fiscal year and did not get picked up If I wait one more year then I will be left with only one H1 attempt in that case most companies won’t offer is what I have heard. If I switch now I will have 2 more years at msft.
I don’t have any level from msft. I have just received a verbal offer. My call is scheduled coming Monday. Will update post with level and TC
My guess is theyll offer you l60. Something like 125/75/30. That's like a 50% increase including col/taxes. Why do you have any doubts?
My current base is 121. I am more interested in higher base than RSU. I am aiming for l62. Or worst case l61 higher side. Is there a possibility to negotiate on higher base ?
A few k maybe. Theyll be much more flexible with stock and a little more flexible with sign on. You are not coming from a strong position so I dont see you getting a top offer. You'll also be at 10% bonus target as well so that's an extra 12.5k or so. Maybe you'll get lucky and theyll make you an l61 offer if you had a great interview performance, which would be more around 135, unlikely though. If you do decide to move on you'll likely be able to do so much more easily from ms than Citrix as well.
ODSP isn’t one of the best product to work on; old stack and not the best org for culture but if you are getting good money and don’t have many options then I wouldn’t call it a bad option if you are non-American then Microsoft will take care of your immigration well.
What is odsp?
Onedrive and sharepoint
I’m from ODSP. I can make a guess on which team you may be given an offer for. Which role did you interview for: SDE or PM? First off, you won’t get level 62. My best guess is 60. ODSP is a pretty senior org with many principles and partners. It’s pretty competitive. And I have rarely heard Microsoft taking into account work experience from India. Culture wise, it’s a great place to start your career. Lot of emphasis on growth mindset and the org invests in you if you are truly interested in growing your career. The org is rapidly expanding and they have a good charter for the next two years. It makes $$. So you’ll have interesting things to work on. The org is also growing its team in India. Something to think about if moving back to India is in your mind down the lane. DM if you have more questions.
I have dmed you !!
If the org is very senior, then how is it a Growth type org?
Don’t move. Current employers always have your best interests in mind. You’re lucky they’ve blessed you with the privilege of working for them.
Yea joined as new grad for peanuts and single !!
Are you living in a tent? ⛺