Microsoft L61 offer evaluation

Mar 22 19 Comments

Hello folks,

Got the following offer for L61 from Microsoft.
Is there room for negotiation? What is the max I can get?
Any feedback appreciated.

Base $140K

Sign-in $40K - over 2 years
RSU : $140K vested over 4 years

Location Bellevue

YOE: 4.5
TC 150K

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TOP 19 Comments
  • New / Eng
    PanOrWok?

    New Eng

    PanOrWok?
    I think for 61 that’s pretty much it, I got similar one as yours but yoe is 2.5, maybe you should try to get to 62
    Mar 22 0
  • Amazon
    dust1

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    dust1
    I would say push for base and stocks little more! I have 2 years experience got an offer with same sign on but base -144K and Stock - 150k

    Would also recommend discussing your joining dates so that you would be eligible for Annual stocks as well as that depends on the date you join.
    Mar 23 1
    • Amazon
      AWSAmazon

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      AWSAmazon
      I have an offer with Microsoft as well. What is this Annual stocks ? By when do we need to join for this ? Recruiter didn’t mention this to me.
      Mar 28
  • You’re pretty much maxed out. You could try & push for L62 if you have competing offers / are senior engg in your current role. Then again if you’re senior engg + 4.5 yoe then you should be shooting for L63.
    Mar 22 1
  • I got that offer with a competing offer. Pretty close to top of band for external hire.
    Mar 22 5
  • Amazon
    AWSAmazon

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    AWSAmazon
    Does Microsoft negotiate at all at L61 level. I have an offer and also told this is lower than other counter offer but they won’t move a dime. Current Offer - 145/140/40. Shouldn’t recruiter negotiate if I have a offer higher than this ?
    Apr 4 3