Hi guys, I got an offer from Amazon Seattle SDE I with 108/24, 20/70k (new grad package) with almost 2 YOE. Microsoft recruiter sent me a 60-min OA to do within 2 days. (hiring event) is it worth to do it? Will Microsoft beat Amazon’s TC/level? i have seen many people on Blind/LC got rejected even they finished the OA perfectly(?!) thank you. TC: 80K
I would thing an MS offer would be higher, probably worth taking the interview
Thank you
Yes. Try both places.
they did not finish OA “perfectly”. there were more optimal solutions
While we pay low in general, we should be able to beat this offer.
Thanks. How higher should I expect?
For 2 YOE, I’d say TC of $160k+. Also remember, MSFT has better benefits than Amazon.
How did you end up getting new grad offer after 2 YOE? You bombed the interview?
I applied for “2019 SDE” position. I didn’t know either 🥺 I finished coding 10mins earlier each round
Tell them in negotiation that you are industry hire. Literally this offer is given to university candidates after OA - > 1 virtual Skype round interview - > Offer. However, competing offer is your best chance to negotiate. They will not budge without that. Good luck for Microsoft
Definitely take the MS interview. Little bird told me they're making big offers to students to compete right now.
My new grad SDE package at Microsoft is 110k base/150k stock/50k signing. Stock is vested 25% at 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 years. I'm a returning intern though
I am in the same situation right now. Good to see I am not the only one confused about it, lol. Is the MS event for the Information Protection org?
For azure. Have u done the OA?
I did, for the Information Protection org. There were 3 questions..I got them to pass all the given test cases. But, I am sure that my solution for the last one wouldn't pass certain cases.
Just do it, and yes MS can beat Amazon. Competing offers are always good.
I see. Thanks for advice.😀