Argo AI offer Evaluation

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Recently got an offer from Argo AI for a Software Engineer 2 (L4) with the mapping team in the Bay Area. The recruiter said that the team had great feedback and I could have been L5, but they are adamant on L4.

Initial Offer:
Base: 175k
Annual Bonus: 15%
Equity: 400k / 4yrs (based on a projected 20B valuation, however current valuation is 12.5B)

TC: ~300K

Current TC 200K.

How much and what all can I negotiate on? Also, any opinions on WLB with the mapping team?

#tech #bayarea #argoai #evaluation #mapping team

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  • Thermo Fisher
    bbrbro1

    Go to company page Thermo Fisher

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    Rio Tinto
    bbrbro1
    I think you took the job I was interviewing for :/
    7d 0
  • Aurora
    KlrC47

    Go to company page Aurora

    KlrC47
    Projected valuation lmfao — next level recruiter speak. Use current preferred price for equity, not “estimates,” and see TuSimple/Aurora as examples of stock performance post IPO. This is a pretty typical L4 offer if not on the very high end of the salary band.
    6d 2
    • New
      code2705

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      code2705
      OP
      How do I make a point about using current preferred price for RSUs while discussing with the recruiter such that I don't come across greedy? Any suggestions
      3d
    • Aurora
      KlrC47

      Go to company page Aurora

      KlrC47
      Use your current comp and ask them to match at current preferred price (nicely):
      175*1.15+(400/20*12.5)/4 = 263.75 < 300.
      Best of luck.
      3d
  • Argo AI
    ghjkliop

    Go to company page Argo AI

    ghjkliop
    Negotiate. 190k-200k base is possible and ask for 30k joining bonus too. Many at L4 got that deal
    6d 1
    • New
      code2705

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      code2705
      OP
      Do you know the max tc they offer if I have competing offers for other AV companies ? Do they match the offers ?
      3d
  • Waymo
    RPWE37

    Go to company page Waymo

    RPWE37
    what are the other offers?
    3d 0
  • Argo AI
    gr6ghj

    Go to company page Argo AI

    gr6ghj
    Mapping team WLB is good
    4d 0