[Offer Advice] MBA PM Recruiting - Adobe vs. Amazon
Jan 7
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I'm considering some Product Management offers post-MBA graduation and would like your advice.
Amazon - Sr. Product Manager - Technical (L6), Seattle (team unknown)
Base: 144k
Signon: 1st year = 71,500 & 2nd year = 57,000
RSU: 180k (5/15/40/40) schedule over 4 years
Adobe - PM (P30), San Jose/SF (platform product team)
Base: 150k (bonus target 15%)
Signon: 30k
RSU: 187,500 (25/25/25/25) over 4 years
Pro Amazon: Senior Title, FAANG Status, WA tax benefit
Pro Adobe: Company culture, known team, tuition reimbursement (10k), Employee stock purchase program, better benefits, better location
Current TC - 0 (student)
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comments
Would’ve loved to be in your situation when I was in b-school lol. Amazon hires many PMs from b-school so I imagine if to be more fun to be in Seattle with a large cohort of new friends.
2. While there is no income tax here, WA has a state sales tax. Including that, Adobe CA offer seems lower vs Amazon.
3. WLB is an important parameter and Adobe scores there.
4. Look at possible stock appreciation for both these in the next 4 year period, that’s where your money is.
Depending on your pre-MBA experience, you may also be able to switch teams to a different domain if you don't like your landing spot, though this isn't guaranteed.
As another post mentioned, the title doesn't matter. L6/Sr. is a very broad bucket and external companies and recruiters know this about Amazon. L6 a terminal position, meaning you can technically spend an entire Amazon career at the L6 level as there's no guarantee of promo to L7.
What’s your pre MBA experience?