What kind of TC to expect from Marvell/Cavium?

Broadcom Ltd. / Eng
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Feb 26, 2019 12 Comments

So a third party recruiter wants to represent me to Marvell in Massachusetts. I’m also based in MA. They’re mainly the Cavium people who got bought by Marvell. He’s asking me what kind of TC will make me leave Intel. Since it is a local opportunity, should I ask for 10-20% raise?

Position: HW DV
Current TC: $235K
YOE: 18

Also, I have to pay back the relocation package Intel gave me. After proration, it’s around $7500.

I just hate it when they talk about numbers upfront.

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  • Broadcom Ltd. / Eng
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    Intel, Broadcom Ltd.
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    Here’s the update: the recruiter came back and said they wouldn’t do a 20% raise in TC. Ok then. It’s confirmed they’re lowballers. I’m glad I haven’t wasted time with an on-site interview. They’re only after Intelites who’ve been at Intel for 10+ years and are way behind their market values. Or maybe H1Bs on low TC. The recruiter mentioned they sponsored H1B in his first email. Not everyone with a non English name is an H1B, duh!!!
    Mar 4, 2019 5
  • Cavium
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    I am from that cavium group working in Marvell. They are in dire need of people.
    Feb 27, 2019 1
    • Broadcom Ltd. / Eng
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      Intel, Broadcom Ltd.
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      Tell me about their TC. Are they generous with RSUs? And how is the RSU refresh? Because this recruiter is asking for my expectations upfront, I get a feeling they can’t even afford to match my current TC.
      Feb 27, 2019
  • Qualcomm / Eng
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    what grade at Intel
    Feb 26, 2019 1
  • Amazon / Eng
    Big_fish

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    Do you want to go to Marvell? I didn’t think the group in Mass is doing anything interesting. Why did you go to Intel? I thought Broadcom pays better than Intel?
    Feb 26, 2019 1
    • Broadcom Ltd. / Eng
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      Actually I got screwed at Broadcom with the 2018 RSUs and got a small grant. Not every group at Broadcom pays good. Plus I needed to move closer to my old parents in the east coast. Intel gave me a much higher base and with the sign-on bonus (not included in $235K), they beat Broadcom’s TC.
      Do you know how Marvell pays? I have a feeling they’re worse than Intel TC wise. There must be a reason why the recruiter is asking for TC expectations upfront.
      Feb 27, 2019