EDIT - this post has corrected offer details YOE - 7 , Lead. Location: Seattle FB offer(L4) Stock + Cash - 260 Perf 10% Sign on 75k Qualtrics (L5) Stock + Cash - 360ish Sign on 40k Bonus - roughly 12.5 percent. Google Likely high L4/L5 - (still awaiting numbers) Recruiter is working on numbers but I expect the numbers to be slightly higher than fb if this is an L4 offer. But I’m not sure how fast google can move given the timing of the offers. Questions Is it worth foregoing the additional ~100k for the Fb/G brand name? Given Qualtrics is a startup and has the SAP stigma associated with it in some sense. - My Fb recruiter just relayed their initial offer but not sure if I have much room for negotiation. Thoughts ? Facebook How demanding is L4 at FB? WLB is somewhat important to me so I’m hoping to eventually get to 40-45 hours a week once Ive ramped up. Is that a fair expectation? The recruiter mentioned that as an L4 I would have a mentor that would help fastrack my path to a L5 but I guess that depends on the team and manager. How easy is it to transition to L5 at Fb? Based on reading on Blind the work life balance aspect of an L5 looks scary but I'm happy to be corrected. Qualtrics I’m currently on a H1B visa with an approved i140 and given the current climate of uncertainty , I'm also somewhat concerned about how Qualtrics will handle GC processing and H1 transfer. I’ve already brought this up with my recruiter but would be great to hear experiences esp regarding RFE’s and H1 transfers. How soon are L5’s expected to ramp up and deliver ? Is there time to learn and grow? Has the SAP acquisition led to any layoffs? Is that something to be concerned about ?
Unfortunately, I may not have time until G comes back with final offer because of HC
How is the team at qualtrics? I was in a similar situation but actually turned down more money at FB, over wlb and culture concerns. I don't put as much value in the brand name as most people on blind.
You should have a solid ramp up time as L5. Good WLB as well. Q is a solid place to be where you can make a large impact. That said if your other offers get close enough on TC definitely go that way instead. Also no layoffs or even floating of the idea. We are still growing a ton and I’m pretty much every level we are doing better than other SAP subsidiaries so I wouldn’t be concerned.
Lmao on Q being a solid place. Solid in wlb yes, eng culture and quality no. Unless you are one of L7 or L8 engineers there I won’t even consider your argument (not arrogant, but know what is good eng quality).
Go to Qualtrics until your stock vests then go to Facebook as L5 and enjoy having actual refreshers
Might actually.consider this .
You should. Qualtrics is a decent company but would be a boring ass place to retire. It’s a high paying stepping stone.
Can you share the split of base and stock for Qualtrics? I have an offer coming up.
You'll likely be G L4.
Why do you think so ? I was able to crack most of the questions including system design for G . For my fb interview I think I may have slipped up a bit on the system design interview .
Report back after you get an offer.