Tech IndustryNov 23, 2020
Amazonamzn2021

Is Grade 13 - Director a big deal at Cisco?

Currently working as a L6 SDM at Amazon. Have a Grade 13 (Director) offer from Cisco systems. Paying slightly more than AMZN. 1. Is Grade 13 a big deal at Cisco? 2. Are Directors considered executives and they their own office? 3. What is the span of a Cisco Director in terms of number of people and projects to manage? #tech #cisco #amazon

Cisco HavF44 Nov 23, 2020

Typically directors are managers who managed not to get laid off. Honestly It really depends on what BU / group your in. You have to be careful, because you can becoming to be someone’s scapegoat for an already failing BU. But bottom line is directors don’t carry a lot of clout. They think they do, but it’s not until the VP role before you really get to make strategic decisions.

Amazon amzn2021 OP Nov 23, 2020

Any idea how much they make? TC range for Grade 13 Technical Director BU: CX Location: RTP

Cisco HavF44 Nov 23, 2020

That really depends on BU, group and location. SJC pay is significantly higher than BGL, RTP and Texas. But cost of living is also significantly higher

Apple vNcJ30 Nov 23, 2020

TC or GTFO

Amazon amzn2021 OP Nov 23, 2020

BU is CX Location is RTP

Apple yuzg671kt Nov 23, 2020

Dude, you gotta share your offer numbers or your current TC

Cisco fJXW80 Nov 23, 2020

TC or GTFO

Amazon amzn2021 OP Nov 23, 2020

What is that supposed to mean??

Cisco fJXW80 Nov 23, 2020

It means you share the compensation detail before asking details from others. Which org is it? And is it SJC or RTP?

AppDynamics dldr36 Nov 23, 2020

Which bu?

Amazon amzn2021 OP Nov 23, 2020

CX customer experience in RTP