What would you choose? A higher title with a higher base, and a higher bonus %, and options at pre IPO Or Lower title, higher TC, lower bonus % All else equal (benefits, 401k, WLB, etc) TC 240k vs TC 270k
Go for the title if it’ll help propel your career (which it hypothetically should). The extra 30K won’t exactly change your living standard in any meaningful way. A better title could potentially mean double your TC 2 years from now.
Yea, I definitely agree with this. Having a higher title makes it much easier to jump into another company at that same level or higher. It’s basically delayed gratification, but the delay barely exists since the salaries are already so close. Just remember that the same title at different companies aren’t always equivalent.
Higher title means higher expectations don't go there if you are not ready
Neither. I prefer to be homeless.
Title doesn't matter due to rampant title inflation. Any decent (FANG) company will end up downleveling you to the same level, regardless of your current title. Go for the money.
But there's something implicit here which is that non-FANG companies won't necessarily downlevel, so, if OP is chasing long term TC, then he should maybe take the first option
Is it RSU’s vs. Options? I’d go with RSU’s since options are no guarantee.
Title? YOE?
Depends on the companies. Titles at FAANG are meaningful, titles at startups are not.
The ceiling for the lower title is $270k whereas the ceiling for higher title is $240k but with options that could potentially be worth 250k a year for TC in the 400+ range. That’s the problem. Risk vs Reward :(
Lower title means you can rank up and get another bump