Databricks vs optiver
Comparing 2 offers: Databricks: 380k - half cash and half equity Optiver: 450k - all cash (base and bonus) Both are same level for software engineer (L4) and I have 3 YOE. I like the work I will be doing at both places. I do care about career progression, compensation growth, and the prestige of the company. Would love to get advice on what to pick and why. I’m leaving a poll but please also comment and add your thoughts :) My main concern is if I choose Optiver, would that harm my chances of coming back to tech? Whereas on the other hand, Databricks may be better for prestige? #compensation #tc #optiver #databricks #offer #software #swe
How can you be so successful?
Databricks and most startups will probably go through a shit ton of down rounds
Do you mean layoffs?
What do you mean by down round?
Are locations the same? If so what location? Current tc and yoe? Do you believe in DB's ipo potential
Op, can you share the interview process at Optiver?
+1
From my understanding optiver is like Jane street level. Kudos you must be talented. I’d go for that
It’s not
I wish, but we aren't quite there yet. I would say we are the best firm right under the top dogs {CitSec, HRT, JS, Jump} as far as revenue/talent density is concerned. I don't know much about comp progression at these places are, but there is a good chance Optiver is close to the top by virtue of the marble system
Damn 450k all cash is insane, I’d take that tbh