I joined Blind recently and was shocked to see people post TC > $200k, $300k with YOE 3-5. I am eager to know how are you guys able to get those TCs - Are you guys based out in CA, WA areas only or all over US? - specialization ( like full stack java,.net, informatica, QA-SDET) - where do you guys search for jobs ( i rely on LinkedIn but no recruiter contacted me with initial tc > $110k even FAANG, MAANG or any thing) My details: Sr.SDET /QA YOE : 6+ Location: NC TC: $130k ( after days of negotiations) #tech #salaries #salarynegotiation #softwareengineer
Stonks only go up
Simply get an offer with FAANG and you’ll get a salary like that too
It’s all about company choice plain and simple. More than any other factor, some companies pay a lot more than others.
Get good at interviewing and only apply to companies who pay TC > 200k
I took a gamble early in my career, uprooted and moved country. This accelerated my experience, probably would have joined Meta as an IC3 otherwise. TC: 400 GBP TC / 500k USD
1) Change to SWE - get away from SDET/QA 2) Leetcode like crazy 3) Read system design books (DDIA/Alex Xu) 4) get job at FAANG
This is the way
@microsoft are you still a SWE or are you doing product now? If the latter what is your advice to achieve the same result.
Btw FAANG isn't the only group of companies that matters. There are several others that pay very competitive TCs
if you don't mind, could you list a few? I'm still relatively new to this
I suggest using levels.fyi to see which companies pay up
Taking a gamble on early stage, and lucking into a unicorn.
Senior level at FAANG, even non SWE will net you $250K+ it doesn’t have to be CA or WA
Yes, as a Staff TPM I can confirm.
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