CompensationOct 11, 2018
IBMMjbri

Engg Mgr choices - Amazon L7 in Seattle or Google L6 in Bay area

What compensation to target? Current TC: 350K YOE: 18

Equifax AkMi53 Oct 11, 2018

Current TC?

IBM Mjbri OP Oct 11, 2018

350K

IBM ytmD74 Oct 11, 2018

Am at IBM now and was wondering what kind of people make 350k? Are you executive band?

Equifax AkMi53 Oct 11, 2018

Check out levels.fyi - but at least 450k total comp

IBM Mjbri OP Oct 11, 2018

Quit IBM 1.5 yrs back. Was at band 10, about 100k less

IBM ytmD74 Oct 11, 2018

Makes sense. Thanks a bunch and best of luck.

Airbnb ancient1 Oct 11, 2018

Amazon

IBM Mjbri OP Oct 11, 2018

Leaning towards it, what is the reason for your suggestion?

Airbnb ancient1 Oct 11, 2018

Seattle is still much cheaper.

New
dudettee Oct 11, 2018

Do you already have offers?

IBM Mjbri OP Oct 11, 2018

Yes, got acceptance from both. Waiting for the numbers.

New
dudettee Oct 11, 2018

What was the interview process like for the manager role?

IBM Mjbri OP Oct 11, 2018

Amazon - Heavy focus on Leadership Principles (STAR) and system design. Google - System design, management scenarios/actions taken, discussion about previous projects and some easy coding exercises

Google AudiBoi Oct 11, 2018

G

New
dudettee Oct 12, 2018

Did you get the numbers? Pls share when you have it.