MSFT Offer - L64

Amazon / Eng
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Dec 2, 2020 20 Comments

Got a verbal offer as a senior software engineer at Microsoft. Is this better than my current TC at Amazon?

How is the culture and work life at Microsoft? I like Amazon's diversity and the pace of work and innovation. But, I also heard you have a faster career growth at Microsoft, and I know it'll take me several years to get to L7 engineer at Amazon.

Offer details:
Base: $195,000
Stocks (4 years): $230,000
Cash Signing Bonus (2 years): $60k

Current TC: $275,000 (L6)
Location: Redmond, WA.

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  • Roku
    crueIla

    Go to company page Roku

    crueIla
    L6, TC is only 275? Is that without stock appreciation?
    Dec 2, 2020 8
    • Amazon / Eng
      _g_n_a_a_f

      Go to company page Amazon Eng

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      OP
      I agree, the comp I put up in the question *doesn't* consider any stock appreciation.
      Dec 2, 2020
    • Well then you know your answer right? I’m amazed at the level of incompetence (this is not you) displayed by engineers leaving Microsoft for Amazon.

      If you want exposure to AMZN buy the god damn stock.
      Dec 2, 2020
  • Expedia Group / Eng
    яблоко

    Go to company page Expedia Group Eng

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    Amazon has no diversity.
    Dec 2, 2020 3
  • Amazon
    DWIQ53

    Go to company page Amazon

    DWIQ53
    Switched to Microsoft during in summer at l64. Offer was slightly less than yours. So far feels much more relaxed than Amazon, I did not regret the move yet. My sleep definitely improved :) Except for the first couple months, as starting out during pandemic was really depressing. However, I think it very much depends on the team you're leaving and team you'll be joining. Different managers, different projects, you'll never know. I'd say, if you are happy in your current team at Amazon, and like your coworkers/managers, better wait it out until pandemic is over.
    Dec 3, 2020 1
  • Amazon
    xrpe23

    Go to company page Amazon

    xrpe23
    I received an offer which was lower than yours , been L6 at amazon for over an year and recruiter told me that it's best offer he can do for l64 , what a lie, 180k 250k 60k
    Dec 2, 2020 0
  • Juniper
    wildpuma

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    wildpuma
    Location? Also how long did it take to get to senior from L5 ?
    Dec 2, 2020 1