Amazon SDE 1, Seattle Team unknown right now. Down levelled after Masters + 4YOE. Have not heard back from recruiter on request for interviewing for SDE 2. TC:145k(including RSUs + sign on for year 1) Privately owned media company, LA Known team as I partnered with them in a lab, hiring more researchers in my area of interest. Title of senior sde/ ml engineer TC: negotiating, atleast LA equivalent to Amazon total but all cash without RSUs My concern with company 2 is regarding visa(no branch in India rn) and that there is no clear growth path defined right now like Amazon. How hard would it be to get a chance again to set foot in a FAANG company if I let go this chance? Appreciate all advice!
145k is not good enough in LA. Seattle is way cheaper.
Negotiating equivalent in LA. About 170k.
What are you trying to optimize for career velocity or cash?