Amazon UK Vs Google India

Amazon / Eng
zebbfejos

Go to company page Amazon Eng

zebbfejos
Feb 23, 2021 76 Comments

I'm an Indian currently working in Amazon UK. I am frequently getting calls from Google HR in India (Given my leetcode prep and very ambitious hiring in Google India, I believe my chances are really good). However I want to stay in Europe and want to quit Amazon (due to fear of PIP every now and then) and join Google (better wlb, less stress and better brand name). Given that Google is hiring very less in Europe (other than Poland) and very high in India.. what should I consider?

Is it a risk to interview for Europe locations and get rejected because of high supply and low demand?

For India, I definitely see a lot of not so talented folks getting in during this period of very high demand.

I have heard COL/salaries are very low in Poland, also it's not a good place to spend your time.

TC: 108k GBP/L5

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  • Klarna / Eng
    smile007

    Go to company page Klarna Eng

    smile007
    I see no harm in going back to India, to work at Google and probably find your way back to Europe or US. Zurich can be a good option? Poland, not so much.
    Btw, How do they notice your leetcode prep?
    Feb 23, 2021 21
    • Amazon
      dYHE31

      Go to company page Amazon

      dYHE31
      OP is lying, I am in Amazon UK and itโ€™s almost impossible to get 6500GBP after taxes , even if you are SDE3
      Apr 18, 2021
    • Amazon
      _code๐Ÿ’

      Go to company page Amazon

      _code๐Ÿ’
      I think the 60L savings is a bit optimistic. Maybe OP has moved to UK in the middle of tax financial year & hence paying less taxes for this year.

      For a full year, on 108K salary, post tax income would be 69,733 (some of this will be pension but let's count that in as that's still yours)

      1.5L is a reasonable expense for a very decent lifestyle in London/cambridge. Assuming that, total 12 month expense is 18K

      Add expenses for once a year india flights - 0.5L

      Thus savings would be ~51L on a frugal lifestyle. This is the same as 75+L India salary with similar lifestyle.

      However if you are not frugal, India will deliver better savings due to very low cost of services/labor.

      Note that 75+L is a senior engineer salary so not quite comparable but you get promoted faster in india, have more options to switch & salaries grow 7-10% vs 1-4% after discounting for Rupee currency depreciation.
      Apr 18, 2021
  • Expedia Group / Eng
    1_1

    Go to company page Expedia Group Eng

    1_1
    What do you mean by no so talented people getting in google ? And you being in amazon are talented ? How did you measure that those people are not โ€œso talentedโ€ ? Just because you can mug up leet code ? I am not from google but find this statement very lame and shows your immaturity
    Apr 10, 2021 4
  • Amdocs
    dylan69

    Go to company page Amdocs

    dylan69
    What are leetcode stats??
    Feb 23, 2021 1
  • Amazon
    _code๐Ÿ’

    Go to company page Amazon

    _code๐Ÿ’
    I have been at Amazon UK for 3+ years & seen tremendous TC growth in India. I expect the trend to continue.

    Also, more pure tech opportunities in Bangalore than London

    And, from 100K to 125K, your income is taxed at 60% in UK (weird laws) so not much short term upside

    London does have good payers like FB, hedge funds that india does not, if you are into those.

    For an average software engineer, over long term, I definitely see india as a better option both for salary & growth.

    But decisions like these are personal - choose what life you prefer.
    Apr 11, 2021 8
    • Goldman Sachs / Eng
      TCFirst!

      Go to company page Goldman Sachs Eng

      TCFirst!
      I agree to the point that most companies are seeing India as their strategic location and are expanding in India as opposed to UK+EU.

      As @NinjaGuru said above, I see London as a great place for short term to earn some quick bucks for 3-4 years at junior/mid level, explore a bit and return back.
      Apr 18, 2021
    • Amazon / Eng
      zebbfejos

      Go to company page Amazon Eng

      zebbfejos
      OP
      And also consider the experience of living in London Vs Bangalore. After spending 5 years of my life in Bangalore traffic, I do not want to go back to those dusty roads.
      Jun 21, 2021
  • PayPal
    dgegh

    Go to company page PayPal

    dgegh
    I believe your chances in Europe and India both will be same. G infact has the highest demand here in India. What i would worry about is finding an opening or a good team. Which level are your targetting? Your yoe?
    Feb 23, 2021 7