Currently 13 YoE in Seattle.. I have been approved by HC for L4 TPM for Mountain View office in Hardware team. Obviously I have been down leveled like several others. Can someone tell me what will be the TC I can expect as initial offer from Google before jumping into negotiation game? Per recruiter, my interview performance was great and also the hiring manger wants me on board (have been team matched already) So what should I expect? What's the high end range for L4 ?
What does your current offer look like?
Lmao wtf you should be l5 or 6
13 years in Seattle with Samsung
5 yrs with Sammy
Is it typical with Google to decide the level after the interview without setting initial expectations to the interviewers on what level should the candidate be evaluated for? Will the recruiter inform this info prior to the interview? In my case they didn't and now got the update that I have positive feedback and moving forward with hiring committee with no info on level or comp or team match yet!!
Dont expect anything... HC decides on the level and do it purposely to play safe
Did you interview for cloud specifically or a generalist role? Just ask your recruiter. They won’t offer any info if you don’t ask. I asked mine every step along the way - what level is my interview, how are levels determined, what is the process and why do some people do HC first or team match first, etc
This is a specific role for RF engineering in hardware division
Op were you able to negotiate for a higher level ?
Tell TC or GTFO
I am also in the same position currently. Can you please share how did you negotiate and what was your final offer?
L4 hardware you’re getting lowballed big time