Hello Everyone,
I've been very fortunate to receive few offers from companies. All are in Canada. All in CAD. (Ranges are estimates). Thanks to Blind for all the interviewing tips.
Current TC: 105k CAD
YOE: 2
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Startup (Toronto):
Level: idk
Estimated TC: 160k-175k CAD (Base + Bonus)
Stock Units/Options: TBD (don’t think they’re close to IPO soon)
Pros: Small team, opportunities to learn a lot
Cons: Few interviewers stressed that there are times you have to work a lot, and I need to be ready for it. Not a “big name” to have on resume
Relocation: None
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Startup (Vancouver):
Level: idk
Estimated TC: 165k CAD (Base + Bonus)
Stock Options: 5000 units (Potential value if IPO comes / buy out - 230k CAD)
Pros: Full remote possible. Everyone seemed like genuinely nice people. Team and Company are growing.
Cons: Not a “big name” to have on resume. A pretty niche space so unsure of potential long term plans.
Relocation: None
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Intel (Toronto):
Level: Grade 6
TC: 140-145k CAD (Base, bonus, sign on, rsu)
Pros: Incredibly smart people, challenging work. They also have a program where you can attend a Masters program with other Intel colleagues. They pay for most of it. Pretty cool.
Cons: None that I can think of tbh. Work is hard, potential ramp up times is around 1-1.25 years because of the nature of the work and code base.
Relocation: None
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Trading firm (Montreal):
Level: idk
Estimated TC: 140k CAD (Base, bonus). Could be around 150k+ with potential sign on.
Pros: Montreal is a nice city. Cheaper CoL. Can learn French. Excellent benefits (free food, transport, phone plan all of that jazz)
Cons: Proprietary + confidential tools. Was told to expect certain stressful times due to the nature of trading
Relocation: None
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Huawei (Toronto):
Level: idk
Estimated TC: 140k CAD (Base, bonus).
Pros: Work seemed to be a combination of research and industry which seemed quite interesting to me
Cons: Reputation. Stories about that 996 lifestyle which isn’t for me.
Relocation: None
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Microsoft (Vancouver):
Level: SDEII
Estimated TC: 160k CAD (Base, bonus, stock, bonus). First two years are a bit more due to sign on
Pros: Good WLB. Different from what I’m doing rn so chance to learn something new. Location flexibility, wouldn’t have to move for the next 8-10 months atleast. Ability to move to other teams as well after a certain time frame.
Cons: I completely forgot to negotiate relocation. Got only a small amount :(
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AMD (Toronto):
Level: idk (MTS I think?)
Estimated TC: 125k CAD (Base, bonus, stock).
Pros: Close to where I live currently. Interesting work.
Cons: None that I can think of.
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Cisco (Ottawa):
Level: idk
Estimated TC: TBD (Still waiting)
Pros: Nice WLB from what I’ve heard at friends there. Ottawa CoL is so low I could live like a king.
Cons: Its in Ottawa - Kanata to be exact. It's an absolutely depressing place to live. Nothing nearby, -40C winter.
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Still Interviewing:
Pretty cool chip startup which is hiring in Toronto for remote workup.
Moody’s
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Also, surprised you pulled MTS at AMD with 2 YOE, I don't think I've met a Senior Engineer with less than 3 YOE. I think your TC is more in line with Sr but I don't think level really matters. AMD TC isn't very competitive although the WLB is alright depending.
1. Revamp your profile. Put down your skills, previous work terms, links to portfolio
2. Set “open to new work” on. Recruiters will message you
3. If you want to take it to the next level, try cold calling recruiters at companies. Try to get their attention and get the conversation rolling
And yeah, this whole question is a no brainer. Microsoft without a doubt
Do you know if they blacklist you, in case you reject an offer?