So, I’m at MSFT now as SWE 1. I saw a Dropbox job offer that I was interested in. My skills matched (I’m not saying I’m 100% to get it, but I’m pretty optimistic) My manager pushed my promotion for September. Should I wait If I get promoted to SWE 2 and use it in my advantage for switching jobs? Or apply now? Plus it will give me time to prepare. Any tips to prepare for backend SWE Dropbox interviews? How is WLB there/ tc? Layoff status? Still hiring? Tc: 🥜 YOE: 2.5 #dropbox #microsoft
Why is it even a question. Dbx way better. Not sure about the layoff recently tho
Shouldn’t it better to wait to switch to SWE 2? To negotiate better pay?
Negotiate with who? You will likely get 5% base increase for Microsoft. For dbx, you will just apply for swe2 anyway
Switch, Dropbox pay >>>>> Microsoft
Shouldn’t it better to wait to switch to SWE 2? To negotiate better pay?
Your level isn't determined by your current level, but rather interview performance. Microsoft's TC also won't be anywhere near competitive for the negotiation (note: current TC is also usually not usable as a "competing" offer, Google is notorious for that). Just the base salary alone is likely higher than your post promo TC.