Hi everyone, Recently I have received offers from these companies and I am very confused about which one should I choose. Currently, I am a New Grad and have 2 YoE before starting Grad School. Few details about my offers- 1. Microsoft Base - 104K Stocks - 130K over 3.5 years Bonus - 50K Location - Atlanta, GA Organization - Azure Compute. MS is planning an expansion and there will be approx 1200 folks according to them. 2. Oracle Data Cloud Base - 120K Stocks - 165K over 4 years Bonus - 10K Location - Reston, VA The team focuses on the DMP platform. The work will mostly be focused on AdTech (targetted advertisement) solutions for various businesses. 3. Verkada Base - 132K Stocks - 12,000 pre IPO share units Bonus - 45K Location - San Mateo, CA The team works at the intersection of backend and computer vision. Verkada recently completed its Series C and currently is at a 1.6 billion dollar valuation. Also, featured in the top AI start-ups by Forbes. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2019/07/16/next-billion-dollar-startups-2019/#1dd92a391d43) I am really confused about which one should I choose. My current career goals are- - Exponential growth of my skill-sets. - Fair compensation. - An idea about the stability within the firm. Since I have heard that Oracle Data Cloud has layoffs. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Additionally, all the locations are very different and some insights on that will also be really helpful. P.S. - Apologies for the long post. #microsoft #oracle #verkada #newgrad #compensation #azure
Oracle data cloud recently did a series of layoffs.
I would say go with Verkada. Normally companies are worth over a billion dollars after series D. If Verkada has been able to reach it after series C then it’s a great company
Looks like u are in your early career both microsoft and verkada are good options, while imo verkada will give you better growth opportunities. I saw glassdoor for verlada and it seems pretty good to go with. With microsoft, its a safe bet with good wlb and opportunity to learn and location will give you lot of savings. And microsoft takes care of employees really well. I cannot decide for you among the two but imho I would have picked verkada as its in california and i see upside for verkada.
Take verkada
Oracle Data Cloud. Big challenges are being solved there at scale in the hot era of big data, ad-tech, and data privacy.
I have worked at Verkada for less than a year. If money is all you care of, then go for it. Read reviews of the company before making a decision. My personal choice would be Microsoft.
Do you know the share price associated with offers? Or have an estimate?
Go to Verkada if all you care about is the money and check your dignity at the door please. Leadership is a joke and the culture is a mother of all dumpster fires
Avoid ODC. Declining business and rampant politics. Some senior people there have intern level skill set.
Verkada