Both 335K-350K range, two sigma is NYC, Google is Austin. I am thinking Google because of better WLB and higher effective tc. But two sigma is more prestigious I think. Google also has monthly vesting which is way better than bonus heavy comp imo. But two sig may better position me for CitSec, Headlands, HRT, etc. Google interview was harder but less rounds. Edit: Thanks everyone for the discussion. Went with Google! TC: 250k, 5 yoe
Would you rather live in nyc or Austin? These are unbelievably different cities. Base it on that alone.
No you're wrong, prestige is obviously by far the most important metric when it comes to where you're working and living Thank god OP is not a dumbass like you and recognizes this
@bidyh315 Yeah the city where you actually live and spend years of your life doesn’t matter as much as the arbitrary dick measuring boot licking contest of pReStIgE. If his goal is Fintech, no amount of pReStIgE is going to make google cloud more appealing to HM than two sigma. But please, go on and explain how anyone prioritizing their happiness over corporate worship is a dumbass.
NYC is way fucking better than Austin, but obviously more expensive. Do 2S, lots of opportunities in that industry if you ever get sick of 2S. Could easily go to FAANG too, though not many do.
What is two sigma ?
One of the most famous hedge funds in the world
F*** hedge funds … waste of human intelligence
Negotiate much higher comp at TS. Can do 450k with your yoe easily
I tried, idk why they aren't budging :/
They are trained to be ruthless in negotiations. Did you be super nice or did you stand your ground and let them know you wont accept the offer? If you were too nice it may be too late
Where do you live now? Moving is kind of annoying if you have a lot of things
Prestige?? It might be the least prestigious HF out there (among popular ones here)
The only reason people are so pro TS / HFT is for the comp. If OP’s not getting higher comp now, it doesn’t make sense unless they want to build a career there. Prestige can change overnight on Blind, but the rest of the industry doesn’t move as fast
Java shop and any firm, I call it bs mr 2 sigma
why would you live in Austin over nyc, and why would you work for Google, it's 2022 not 2015
What levels? L3 and L5?
Google sucks now, join Two Sigma.
> may better position me for CitSec, Headlands, HRT I really doubt it. Headlands/HRT is C++ shop. Two Sigma uses Java, right? CitSec has tons of tech debt and any ways when you get a few years of experience, you may want to think about money less and quality of life more. Join C++ team at Google if you are interested in tech stack. For Two Sigma, my offers were less than Google and the team was more was siloed.
It is Java yeah. I just thought the Two Sigma name would be good for finance recruiting
It depends. Headlands would rather hire a C++ person from Google than Java person from Two Sigma. Also, Two Sigma has a garden leave for SWEs depending on how close you work to the PnL is as a SWE. Maybe factor that as well if you have a visa. Recruiters know Google and they know Two Sigma.