Got offers from Asana, Duolingo, Two Sigma and Tiktok. Actually enjoy chatting with people from all four companies. Without going too much into the details of the benefits and such, these are the numbers: 1. Duolingo: (First year ~= $560k) $260k base, $200k RSU/year, $100k sign on. Pros: Seattle with lower cost of living. Twice a year base salary increase. Interesting product and nice people. 2. Asana: (First year ~= $560k) $280k base, $280k RSU/year. No sign on. Bay area. Interesting product and nice people. 3. Two Sigma: (First year ~= $660k) $280k base, $280k yearly cash bonus. $100k sign on. NYC. Good team and nice people. 4. Tiktok (First year ~= $630k) $360k base, $90k yearly case bonus. $110k RSU/year. $80k sign on. Nice people. South bay. Slightly worried about 996. Most seem to be able to have similar level of pay in the 2nd year or only small decrease, so only sharing first year without going into details about how they vest. All numbers are before negotiation, but I don't think none is going to dramatically change for more than 50k. Yoe: 8, TC: 400k - 450k depending on how good (or maybe I should say poorly) Meta does. Edit: All of these are L6 equivalent position. I am also an L6 at meta. I think I likely got mid band comp for all the four.
Congratulations. I'd go with Asana since everyone raves about the wlb there. Heard exactly opposite about Tiktok. Two Sigma is a great brand name on the resume. No idea about Duolingo. Good luck to you in your new role!
Thanks appreciate sharing what you’ve heard!
Asana seems ripe for layoffs... Go to Two Sigma
What levels at each place? Base looks high for someone with only 8 yoe.
Added in the post all L6
Great! Congratulations. All options look reasonable. Two Sigma stands out though.
Does Two Sigma gave you guarantee on the bonus?
Yeah IF I meet expectation. I think it’s different from quant if that’s what you asked
Yeah just make sure it’s on the contract and you are familiar with the expectations.
How long were you at Meta?
Curious if your TC tanked because you joined meta right before the crash or stayed too long.
Definitely stayed too long. 5 years.
Congrats OP!!! Asana if you believe in they will succeed, 2 sigma because cash is the king!!! Which role??
Thanks! All L6 or staff software engineer equivalent.
I thought Duolingo only hired eng in Pittsburgh?
Small office they said just 2-3 teams there now.
Did they allow you to choose different locations? Does compensation change based on location?
join TikTok. Cash is king.
And we’re not cash??
How does Sigma even pay that much tho
I would say join TikTok. You will add a lot of value on your resume compared to other ones.
Get all those paper RSUs that will never be worth anything 😂
Congrats! How did your interview prep look like?
I focused on system design more than coding. For staff level make sure you also spend time preparing behaviors with good examples. But honestly I had a good understanding of LC problems which helped me crack meta a few years ago so ymmv.
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What level you're at Meta? L5?
Added in my post but L6. Yeah, that comp is sad as an l6 I know