Amazon Austin or MSFT Redmond
Amazon, Austin, SDE-1 : 181k TC (not AWS)
Microsoft, Redmond, L60: 167k TC
YOE:2
I read a lot horror stories about amazon here, is true for Austin as well? I heard most bad teams and folks here at blind are from Amazon Seattle and India.
I’m quite inclined towards amazon based on TC and Location (Austin got good food, live music and low COL for now)
I’m on a visa, single, and want to learn and make some impact, at the same time have fun.
If there’s an “Austin based Amazonian” here, I’d highly appreciate some info.
Thanks in advance!
Edit 1: 7k relocation not included in amazon tc, that makes it approx 188k for first year, and 180ish going forward,if that helps.
Edit 2: Almost 50-50 😂🤦🏽♂️ Thanks Blind! 🥲
Thanks to all who added some helpful comments so far!
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#amazon #microsoft
comments
Career growth you'll be better off in Seattle area.
In terms of "fun" it depends on your definition. I'd imagine Redmond is much more suburban and at least if you wanted more of a city life it's more doable in Austin.