Having some trouble making this decision and wanted to seek additional perspectives.
Google (L4)
TC: ~300,000 (170/325/25)
Two Sigma (L3)
TC: ~400,000
Both teams seem great, and the levels are equivalent. What I am unsure of is how the comp would grow over time for each. Can you count on either of these growing significantly over a few years? Google is in a slightly cheaper city, but the TS comp seems like it's enough to make up for this. Appreciate anyone's thoughts.
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The numbers you mention above at the two places aren’t comparable because the comp structure is so different.
You’ll need to be on fast track for promo at both to see meaningful gains.
Another thing to consider is cash flow, at Google your RSUs will best more frequently while at TS your bonus is paid out in one lump at year-end.
If comp is your main factor you should treat both places as similar and also be promo focused at both. L4->L5 promo velocity at Google is in-org so if you are good you can do it in 2 years. What you want to find out at both places is how successful your manager is at getting people promoted to L5 (for Google) or L4/VP (for TS). What are the projects they have for you that will get you promoted? What are the chances those projects get canceled or fail or are viewed as low impact?
TS is probably not a bad choice, culture is pretty relaxed here, but growth potential seems to be higher at google.
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