Tech IndustryJun 20, 2022
Oraclekung-fu

Nextdoor Offer L3

Hi all, I recently got an offer for SWE L3 position at Nextdoor. Base: 175k Stock: 50k shares for 4 years Bonus: 0 TC: ~210k Any tips on how to increase this number without competing offer? I saw that the average comp for L3 in levels.fyi is 240k. I am aiming to negotiate for TC higher than that average, to account for recession/inflation. Is asking for an increase 30-40% reasonable?

Levels.fyi - Compare career levels across companies
Levels.fyi - Compare career levels across companies
Levels.fyi
Apple GeniusAAPL Jun 20, 2022

Is L3 new grad?

Oracle kung-fu OP Jun 20, 2022

I do not know honestly

Nextdoor laryWheelz Jun 20, 2022

New grad is L1

Coinbase charg Jun 20, 2022

Wouldn’t nextdoor be prone for layoffs

Oracle kung-fu OP Jun 20, 2022

They mentioned that they are confident with their cash reserve.

Coinbase charg Jun 20, 2022

So did coinbase before they rescinded and layed off 20%. iirc nextdoor had Covid layoffs too

Microsoft SeekRemote Jun 20, 2022

Hows it 210k tc? Also interview elsewhere

Oracle kung-fu OP Jun 20, 2022

Here’s my formula. Yes, I am considering taking another interview to help, if the negotiation does not work. 175 + (50* $3 / 4yr) = 212.5

Microsoft SeekRemote Jun 20, 2022

I thought it was 50k usd. Doesn't oci pay the same?

Nextdoor $KIND Jun 23, 2022

Tc is actually higher than all ic3 I know. Levels.fyi is out of sync since stock went 3x down. Those who said 240 probably had 160 base and 80 stock. If you'd like to negotiate, only ask for stock. Base is very inflexible.

Oracle kung-fu OP Jun 23, 2022

Thank you for the info and advice! This is very helpful

Oracle kung-fu OP Jun 23, 2022

@KIND, may I know if Nextdoor give perf bonus annually? How much % can I expect from the bonus?

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workh8 Jun 23, 2022

What’s your YOE?

Oracle kung-fu OP Jun 23, 2022

> 5 years

Nextdoor dWSv48 Jun 30, 2022

Depends on your location. They use different weights to adjust the salary. You could probably get a little more if that’s their first offer. Honestly thing are kinda jacked here depending on the team. Stock has been in the dumpster.

Oracle kung-fu OP Jul 1, 2022

Thank you, that is understandable. Are there any alarming news or update from the upper management for this new quarter?