Tech IndustryMar 22, 2021
ApplePFyE38

Stay in Apple or interview with FB?

I am currently an ICT4 in HWT at Apple for 3.5 years. Generally, the work is interesting and impactful, but unclear how to advance the career even further (ICT5 or managerial track). Background: PhD+4.5 yoe Base: $174k Bonus: $25k RSU: $580k uninvested (roughly $250k will be invested in 2021)—due to stock appreciation in 2020 TC: $450k (2021) FB recruiter reached out for an E5 position (potentially open to E6). It is a system engineer at Oculus. Questions: 1. From TC perspective, is it worth to jump the ship? I heard the E5 max RSU is ~$600-700k. 2. For apple HW folks who went to FB oculus, how do you like it? Do you recommend it? 3. Any other companies (public+good pre-ipo) in HW pay better than FB and Apple? Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback.

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Google Gvei77 Mar 22, 2021

Heard FB is paying super well for HW ppl from Apple

Apple PFyE38 OP Mar 22, 2021

Thanks, do you know how well for E5/E6?

Google WDcN16 Mar 22, 2021

I think it would be hard to get even 450k with 4.5 yoe after PhD.

Apple PFyE38 OP Mar 22, 2021

You mean for FB?

Google WDcN16 Mar 22, 2021

Yes, I have only seen E5 offer in the 350-430k range and E6 in 370-500k range.

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ZuccsCucks Apr 16, 2021

Stay at apple