Got offers for a Product Designer at both companies. Spotify downleveled me from Senior to Designer 2 and Google is offering me L4. Spotify TC: $210k ($170k base + $150k stocks) Google TC: $270k - $300k based on a verbal offer. Can I ask Spotify to push their TC up based on what I’m getting from Google. Would they able to bridge the gap?
Go to google and then hop to Spotify as higher level later if you really want to work there
Google - should be a no brainer
When did you get your offer from google. I thought google is on hiring freeze
Google, no brainer
$170k bonus - best offer on the planet!
Lol I meant base. Updated the post.
Curious…what was the Spotify interview process like? And why do you think they DL’d you?
The interview process is pretty standard. A hiring manager portfolio review followed by a full day onsite with a portfolio presentation and a series of 1:1s. I’m not sure why they DL’d me.
@Op did you have a white-boarding exercise or design challenge at either place?
Never accept the verbal offer.
I think Spotify designer ii is equivalent to google L4. Your base for d2 is the highest I've ever heard. 150k incentive is pretty standard for that level. I don't think they can match with your Google offer.
Do you think they can still up the offer considering they downleveled me and there might still be some wiggle room?
@coffee What is typical base for D2 and senior?
Google hands down. The name itself will provide you lots of exit opportunities. You can jump to Spotify later. With the current climate, Google stock is more stable
YOE?
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