I have a job offer from Amazon (Seattle, SDE-1), TC: 189k. I also recently got a promoted to Band-8 at IBM (Watson Health), but only received a 7% increase making my TC $143k. I am in a dilemma if I should move to Amazon (better pay, possibly better work) or continue in Watson health (recent promotion). What I am disappointed about is my miniscule salary increment, and also the negative vibe with Watson health laying off people periodically. Any thoughts, or help appreciated!
189k is out of band for sde1
I was told it's the max in the range nearing SDE2
Yep, it overlaps on starting SDE2 band. Congrats.
How many YOE do you have?
3 YOE
Which IBM location?
Stay at IBM and transition a year later for SDE2 or equivalent at other companies with 250kTC. Will save you a lot of pain with promo and will make you more money eventually.
Boomerang to IBM if grass is not greener
Watson health blows. Jump ship to a better company with higher TC? Why is this a question?
Jump
Early in career with 3 Year experience. Want to grow your career? Join a high growth company. IBM is viewed as a value (trap) stock most of its businesses are stable. Dividend play. So will your inside opportunity be. Any FAANG will be high growth business and you will have bigger tech challenges. You will grow. Any Amazon team (except Amazon Business) is a great place for you to grow. Good luck
Why not amazon business?
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Stay at IBM. Some of the best engineering talent
In 1998 sure
More like in 1988