Tech IndustryJun 17, 2019
Googlealcneks

Firms to apply in NYC that can offer 300k to L4?

Due to politics and cliff, need to leave G but at least want to get a raise. Recommendations for tech firms in NYC that can pay 300k to sde2? I know finance firms can (2s, js, hrt, etc). Obligatory 260tc 5yoe

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mYtn81 Jun 17, 2019

What do you mean by cliff? I'm also interested in hearing about those who made this transition, especially in regards to wlb

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

Basically promo is not in sight. Also my perf got impacted by politics thus my tc will go down next year due to lackluster refreshers.

WeWork Shwag Jun 17, 2019

I think that’s most of it, dude. Maybe Uber, Lyft and Facebook, but I think those are all your options. Maaaaybe Twitter.

Amazon citaoff Jun 17, 2019

Amazon NYC

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

I heard they cap at 270k for sde2? Does aws pay more?

Facebook mturtle Jun 17, 2019

No. Also hardly anyone get 270k. Avg SDE2 offer is barely over 200k.

Facebook mturtle Jun 17, 2019

You can try to get SDE3 at amzn. It's a long shot though because they hardly ever up level, but it possible. Otherwise finance firms you mentioned are your best option. They will actually pay more then 300k.

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

I heard sde3 at amzn is harder to get than sde3 at fb (due to leadership requirements etc). How much do those finance firms pay you think?

Facebook mturtle Jun 17, 2019

You are correct about amzn, harder to get and less money. I worked at AMZN before FB. Wide range a trading firms. I got one recently for 275k base + 50% bonus. So 412k TC all cash. I have 10 yoe. I know people with 600k offers. Though with your yoe, 300k is probably a good target.

Amazon zfgcvhj Jun 17, 2019

Don't go to Amazon. The politics are much worse over there. Try FB or MS. (Not sure if MS has anything in NYC, but you can easily get senior position at MS)

Microsoft rLcX37 Jun 17, 2019

Don't bother with MS, 300k is not gonna happen even for senior 😁

Amazon zfgcvhj Jun 17, 2019

Really?!

Google !any-ist Jun 17, 2019

Ads org in NYC, eh ?

Airbnb toppers Jun 17, 2019

FB or Uber

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

I wish airbnb had swe openings in nyc

Airbnb toppers Jun 17, 2019

Me too! Give it some time...

Google nrvD43 Jun 17, 2019

Besides finance stuff you mentioned, FB Uber Lyft Snap can all offer 300k for sde2. Maybe also Square and Spotify but not 100% sure.

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

Cool thanks!

LinkedIn flock Jun 17, 2019

Probably LinkedIn

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

Senior level?

LinkedIn flock Jun 17, 2019

Yup, afaik upper end of Senior goes a little over 300.

Goldman Sachs fake engineer Jun 17, 2019

JS is probably best money to work ratio, 350 is doable.

LinkedIn flock Jun 17, 2019

JS?

Google alcneks OP Jun 17, 2019

Jane street mang