Hi all, I got two offers for a Senior PM role and would love to get your feedback on which one to join. Both TC is around 220k. Need to make a decision soon. AppDynamics (Cisco) Level: G10 Base: 160k Bonus: 15% RSU: 150k for 4 yrs Square Senior product manager Base: 150k RSU 300k for 4 yrs Square seems to be more established but AppDynamics seems to have a higher potential to grow because they are expanding a lot. Any comment is appreciated! #square #appdynamics #cisco #google #facebook #productmanager #productmanagersalary
I guess at this point you really need to think about what problem you really want to solve and other benefits like lunch, gym, telecommute and all! Btw what’s yoe?
5yoe. Problem wise, it seems to be more interesting at AppDynamics. I am more concerned about prestige on resume or for future career growth. Thanks
G10 with 5yoe is impressive. They must have really liked you
Square
Mind elaborating?
Cisco's PMs suck as much as Cisco
Can you share what was the interview process like and level of technical details? Did they pretty much ask behavioral, system, estimates question?
Which one?
Both would be ideal. But Square is more interesting.
The people at appdynamics are first rate. I know a lot of them from their time at adobe. If I cared more about their product, I might even work there. Square is a good option, so you can’t really go wrong.
Thank you! What would you choose if you had the two offers I got?
I don’t make choices based on offers. I’ve always made choices based on: - what I was going to work on (do I believe in it? Do I get energy from it?) - who I was going to work with - potential to have a real impact - potential for growth/learning Even if one offer was 3x the other, you won’t be happy if these other items are off. Only you can answer
Can't comment on AppDynamics, but Cisco's PM culture is non-existent.
Does square give a bonus?
They don’t
That’s surprising - thought they did
SQ culture is amazing
AppDynamics has a great product org but remember you will have Cisco stocks which basically doesn’t move. I am surprised base is that low. Ops guys are making similar and I am here busting my ass to become a PM.
Thanks for the info. How much does ops make in AppD and do you know how much other PM makes?
Square is waiting for you 🔲
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Please comment on your answer if possible to let me know your reasons! Thank you in advance!