AWS L6 vs MSFT Digital Cloud Solution Architect

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Mar 21 8 Comments

I currently work for AWS. Leadership sucks. new manager. I am thinking that he may push me into PIP to hide his inability. I got an offer from Microsft today, I am not sure about the level at MSFT for "Digital Cloud Solution Architect". offered 160K base for Dallas. 100K RSU.(4 years to vest all) + 30% performance bonus.

AWS giving me 160K base + 200K RSU ( 4 years to vest all)+ 150K Signing on bonus split into monthly for first 24 months (150K/24)

- I am thinking of the work-life balance at MSFT vs AWS
- Level Match, in AWS L6 is senior, Not sure what is the equivalent MSFT level
- Don't want to struck with another shitty manager at MSFT.
Any one worked with AWS and MSF help me here?

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  • It is unlikely you will end up with a shitty manager at Msft at least in the org you are going into. Try to see if you can get into cloud solution architect role versus “digital” as both roles deal with different set of customers and former may be more interesting work . If u really want to get out of AWS I would say take it and you can always move internally at Msft
    Mar 21 2
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      DataDog321

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      What is the AWS L6 equivalent at the MSFT level? I am still negotiating to get a better offer.
      Mar 21
    • How many years of experience do you have? You can definitely negotiate for level 65 which is principal if you have enough experience . L6 usually ends up as 64 or 65
      Mar 21
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    106K base as L6?
    Mar 21 1
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      DataDog321

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      its typo. 160K
      Mar 21
  • You’re SA at AWS right now? Wasn’t aware they PIP SA as well.
    Mar 23 1
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      DataDog321

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      Yes they do, but I have option to move to another role , if I sense the PIP is on my way. AWS vs MSFT is big TC gap for same level
      Mar 23
  • What was the final offer and level after negotiation? I am expecting an offer this week. Thanks in advance.
    Mar 28 0