Affirm base salary questions

Oct 22, 2021 30 Comments

Two days ago had a call with an affirm recruiter, they mentioned a max base of 140k + remainder being stocks. This seems insanely low, also no mention of negotiations available in terms of base, stock, or sign-on. What's up with this? I understand the whole 90 day avg thing but 140 is pretty balls.

TC 183k (current base is 135 + 35k bonus)

YOE 3

#interview #affirm #remote #fintech

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  • Roblox
    toajd

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    toajd
    Don't listen to the recruiters. They are shameless liars. I was told by one that the compensation would be like half of faang numbers since the CEO believes in underpaying and at the same time not laying off anyone because he's kind hearted.
    Oct 22, 2021 3
  • Affirm
    VTqw55

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    VTqw55
    Are you a SWE? I've heard of 170 base (300+ TC) for SWE 2, which you should be targeting with 3 YOE
    Oct 22, 2021 4
  • Yahoo
    keepWorkin

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    keepWorkin
    90 day Avg?
    What ur yoe? Role?
    Oct 22, 2021 1
  • Affirm
    Ldnr36

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    Ldnr36
    Where are you located? Base salary is dependent on location, for base at least (think stocks are not). I got 140 or 145 originally but was living in MD. Got 165 base for moving to California (wanted to move). 90k stocks for first two years. This was 2YOE a few months ago….not sure why everyone is saying low pay. Not even including the stupid stock grow the past month or so, the pay is on par with l4 at google… but you can be remote…
    Oct 22, 2021 4
  • Affirm
    YDsM10

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    YDsM10
    Recruiters will low ball you initially. I managed to negotiate mine up about 15k in base and stocks each compared to initial numbers. But it also depends on the recruiter, area, level, how well you interview etc.

    If you are seriously interested in the role just go through the process?
    Nov 5, 2021 1