Need help deciding if the Google Offer is worth the downlevel. Offer Details(L3) Base - 140000 Bonus - 15% Sign On - 20000 Stocks - 280000 over 4 years Current Amazon TC (L5, promoted 8 months back) - 220000 Both in Bay area. YOE - 2.8 yrs in Amazon Work wise both are similar with more growth opportunities in Google. Do you guys think the Google Offer is worth the downlevel. Anyone who was in the same boat and can describe their experience? Recruiter says that I can be promoted fast but I don't believe him since that can depend on many external factors. #leetcode #google #amazon #aws #youtube
You went from L3 to L5 in 2 years in Amazon ? Or did you start with L4 ?
amazon starts at L4
Never believe recruiters when they tell you you’ll be promoted fast. Like you said too many variables for that to be a sure thing no matter how good you are.
I agree. Too many external factors can kick in. And to be honest I am not sure how would I feel to start from scratch i.e. working as sde1
Is your current TC due to stock appreciation?
Yes
Google is so disgusting downlevel
Unfortunately there are tales of even 4-5 yoe people being offered L3 at Google
If people get L3 with 4-5 yoe, that’s because they didn’t perform well enough to get L4 during the interview. In some companies, they would just reject instead.
Disagree. Google does not compromise on candidates. They just love down levelling because they can choose to
Sorry to say, it's not worth the switch. Unless you hate your current team, it is not worth it. Usually you should switch if there is a significant pay, role or WLB difference. Based on what you are saying, it will be too much trouble for nothing.
For now yes. But long term it makes sense. Google comp in the mid levels are much higher compared to amazon and microsoft.
Long term maybe. But I am not sure how would I feel to start from scratch i.e. working as sde1