I have L6 offers from Aurora and Waymo. TC for Aurora is around 600k and Waymo not known yet but I expect may be ~100k less than this at 409a. Some pros and cons as I understand: Aurora - TC at their current valuation is very attractive. If product is launched in next couple of years, stock could appreciate well - Nice management and team - they need to raise money at some point, so recession is a risk Waymo - better tech and more stable for current times - bigger long term potential? - better brand? #waymo #aurora
Definitely Aurora
Why?
Cause I work there and enjoy it. How many people from Waymo are on this thread recommending the same about Waymo?
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How much of that is stock for Aurora ? Did recruiter mentioned the price/valuation at which it’s granted.
It will be at valuation when I join.
That’s great.. then I suggest Aur hoping they are stable and would come up with a product soon. Also, L6 means P7 for Aurora? On Levels.fyi it’s not clear for Aurora. What’s your YOE ?
I’d argue Waymo, but depends on the team.
Aurora has 6 quarters of financial runway remaining. And as a public company that could mean disaster as an external employee. You couldn’t even ride on benefits of acquisition as your equity would barely be vested. Most likely looking at more debt financing at company level but now that they’re public it’s grim at best. If you’re passionate about AV, go to a company that you know has investment and stable backing.
Thanks. Though I agree to some extent having Toyota and Volvo backing they should be able to raise more money from them. It’s just valuation at which they will be able to raise it.
Waymo, what do you think about waymos remaining financial runway? Is everyone certain that daddy alphabet is going to refill the pockets? Hows the work culture and prospects of the tech looking like? Interviewing right now and strongly considering..
Aurora has 2 years of financial runway, 1.5B in the bank. If I could join Aurora today, I’d be even happier financially
With the departure announced today, I’m still optimistic but definitely worried
Yes, financial potential is big but also with risk. Are any departures public?
Whats the Waymo offer OP?
Dm me
What internet level was this offer for with Aurora? Asking since their leveling system is different from Google's
Sr staff
Is sr staff equivalent to L6 at Google?
Job Arch is: P4 eng 1 P5 eng 2 P6 senior eng P7 staff eng P8 senior staff It seems reasonable that P8 would have overlap with L6/L7 at Google
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How much will your quality of life change for $50k after taxes? Is that change worth the risk of a higher chance of job loss due to recession?
50k if you assume their current valuation is fair. But Aurora is market valuation while Waymo is not affected by market.
Private companies are definitely affected by the markets. Investors often rebalance their portfolios to de risk their other positions in public companies. Read the recently leaked presentation from sequoia capital