Pin: 165k base, 450 rsu /4, 20k sign on TC: 278 LinkedIn: 160k base, 200 rsu, 10% target bonus, 50k sign on TC: 210 +16 bonus: 226 Which is better? Or can I go back to Pin and ask for higher bonus or annual bonus?
Yoe ?
5
Linkedin seems very low for 5 yoe.
Yoe? LinkedIn is better
Despite the lower TC?
FAANG should become FAPANG now.
what role (e.g. software engineer) and what level (senior, etc) at both places?
Software Engineer both places not senior
ok. but linkedin calls their sde 2’s as senior software engineer
Negotiate a higher comp with LinkedIn.
LI knew Pinterest numbers and told me they couldn't match upfront
Congrats! L3 or L4?
L4
Current TC?
103
Bay area?
How was the interview process at Pinterest?
No leet code, React focused for two interviews, one algo, but it was build a contains function. I coded naive solution and just talked about optimal solution using data structure. Behavioural question, then system design, build Pinterest infinite scrolling
Oh nice! What topics did they expect in system design? How did you get a call from them? Applying online or referral?
Is the LinkedIn offer an SWE or Sr SWE?
SWE
LinkedIn > Pinterest
Despite the lower TC?
Yes.