Tech IndustrySep 26, 2019

Need help to decide: Coinbase vs box

Have two offers: Coinbase in SF and box in Redwood city. Coinbase already doing H1B transfer and got receipt notice. Now I got offer from box which is paying way higher and is IPO-ed since Coinbase is not IPO and has no plans to IPO soon. Coinbase: 160K base, 50K equity, 30K signon bonus Title: IC4 Box: 190K-210K base, 80-100K equity, 10K signon bonus Title: Senior Software Engineer Which one do I pick ? Compensation wise box is way higher. But given Coinbase already doing H1B and box has to start the process and also, tech stack/future might be better in Coinbase, I’m having a hard time to decide.

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Symantec GoRams Sep 26, 2019

How is the future better at Coinbase?

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

Since, Coinbase is the main cryptocurrency exchange in US while box has one drive/ google drive as competitors. Box stock also falling since cloud content management getting too mainstream.

Symantec GoRams Sep 26, 2019

BTC is down. So are all crypto's Starboard has been buying Box. Read about what they do to companies. My advice, join Box and keep leetcoding

WeWork RPvk36 Sep 26, 2019

Coinbase is a good company. Box is boring

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

Money wise, they’re not IPO and pay less base salary

Nutanix a.out Sep 26, 2019

YOE? Box equity seems low..

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

4 YOE. They said 19000 units for 4 years and calculating the yearly price: 19000*17/4= 80750

Nutanix a.out Sep 26, 2019

Ok. BOX is much stable compared to coin base. But then you might have more exciting time at coin base and more learning I think. Talk to someone from either companies and decide?

Google teamedward Sep 26, 2019

Box is a no brainer, total package is much better. Always go for cash in hand.

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

Thanks for the advice! Really appreciate it!

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lbvkdss Sep 26, 2019

Negotiate for more. Show them your offer and sure Coinbase will match it. I wouldn't join Box

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

Yes I’m in big dilemma 😆

Box Kindnezz Sep 26, 2019

That TC is on the lower end for senior but I think Senior Software with 4 yoe is better that I usually see. Whats your tc at service now?

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

I’m earning around $230K as of now.

Uber krjr:/-//: Sep 26, 2019

Go with Box ! U are low balled at coinbase!

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 26, 2019

I felt that as well. But in general, seems like Coinbase pays low to IC4. They didn’t have me as Senior SWE which I think I am.

Cornerstone infstone Sep 27, 2019

What did you choose

ServiceNow GpWd05 OP Sep 28, 2019

Going with box. I contacted Coinbase hiring manager and he said that he can’t match.

Uber Amaquiting Nov 11, 2019

Cb didn’t even bump up the offer a lil for you?

Lyric ofjsn May 3, 2020

Any tips for the onsite at coinbase ?