FRL M2 position - should I negotiate?

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Wizrd23

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Wizrd23
Aug 30, 2021 15 Comments

Expecting an offer from FB Reality Labs.
Wondering if any FB recruiters here think I have room to negotiate on this offer OR as they told me, their offers are heavily standardized by role and level and very competitive in the tech space. (I’ve heard FB pays the best)

Austin, TX
Fully remote
Non-engineering role (Ops / Strat)

Base: 225k/yr
Equity: 380k over 4 yrs
Bonus: 25%

YOE: 15

Thoughts?

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  • Apple
    Gg56fh

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    Gg56fh
    Hardware?
    Aug 30, 2021 4
    • New
      Wizrd23

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      OP
      Thanks. I believe they pay bands do differ. Based on Levels.FYI, just searching M2, I see a lot of differences between technical, SWE, operations, etc. this role works with product managers and cross functionally. And more specialized.

      Also - I didn’t mention, this is 100% remote and I’m in Texas, so they are basing this on Austin cost structure I believe
      Aug 30, 2021
    • Apple
      Gg56fh

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      Gg56fh
      This is key information - especially location. Can you update your original post - or you’ll keep getting confused responses. Please add location? Austin. Remote? 100% and domain.

      The total comp in Austin for SWE M2s is not in the $1M range. Also, if your job family is in/similar to PM or Ops the pay band will be lower than core engineering roles.
      Aug 30, 2021
  • Apple
    HQ11

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    HQ11
    What? M2 with 380k rsu offer? Even for non tech that seems ridiculous
    Aug 30, 2021 3
    • Apple
      HQ11

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      HQ11
      Double base or TC? Don't think even SWE M2 gets 400+ base.. It's all in the rsus
      Aug 30, 2021
    • New
      Wizrd23

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      You are right. Double base is a bit off. I saw some over 300k base - but yes, RSUs double. Some TC north of a million VOD SWE M2 levels
      Aug 30, 2021
  • Facebook / Mgmt
    n00b4ever

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    n00b4ever
    It’s a good offer for the level (7), location (Austin, 10% less in base vs MPK), and function. I would focus your negotiations on RSUs (push for 500k) and a sign-on (100k). Your base has limited flexibility. Bonus % is completely fixed.
    Sep 1, 2021 1
    • New
      Wizrd23

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      OP
      Thanks. Once an offer is made, if I negotiate, is this expected? I assume they wouldn’t resend the offer? I’ve only ever worked for base and bonus - first time negotiating RSUs
      Sep 1, 2021
  • Amazon
    isitdayone

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    isitdayone
    What? Don’t FB M2s make like a million a year?
    Aug 30, 2021 1
    • New
      Wizrd23

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      Wizrd23
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      Maybe for highly technical / engineering or SWE. This is strategy role
      Aug 30, 2021
  • Shell
    Szkd56

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    Szkd56
    M2 position as what? Swe, program management, product management, operations?
    Aug 30, 2021 1
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      Wizrd23

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      Wizrd23
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      It’s a strategy role - newer team, non-engineering
      Aug 30, 2021