Microsoft Data Science vs DE shaw member technical- India
Apr 12, 2021
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I have been offered a postion as a member technical at DE Shaw India, and as a data scientist at Microsoft India. I am inclined towards data science, as my undergrad involved a lot of maths and stats. The folks at DE Shaw are saying I would be given some sort fo data related work(but the position is still of the member technical), while the position at MS is of data scientist. DE shaw is paying 30% higher and their bonuses and increments are also good, I am really confused on what to do, considering long term objectives.
Msft - TC 28~29L (15.7L base + 6L stocks + 5 joining bonus+ Performance bonus)
Deshaw - TC 30L (25 base + 4 bonus + 1 joining bonus)
yoe - 9 months
Any help and guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Microsoft will exist until you retire and will add value any day as ex-Microsoft.
although MS stocks are growing 30-40% yoy but that is only on 6L
Microsoft has many engineering levels, so you can expect a promo every 18 months with 10-15% additional hike.
Microsoft also gives RSU refresh every year, though the refresh is small at initial levels.
If you have skills, higher TC will be the byproduct of the work you love and do skilfully.
DE shaw also offers QA more than many companies’ SDE. That doesn’t mean all should join DE shaw for TC and appraisals.