#Microsoft Offer

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fkhJ51

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fkhJ51
Jul 21, 2018 31 Comments

I got a call from a microsoft recruiter that said my interview was a yes from all interviewers. This is for a Cloud Solution Architecture role based in MEA. I have 10+ years experience in software development and cloud which translates to this role. Recruiter acknowledged strong dev background, great listening skills, and demostrated experience in relating with C levels. All checked. Only mentioned need for more Azure knowledge which he said Msft is ready to work with me on. Recruiter asked for my current salary which I supplied. So I am waiting for an offer. What level should I expect for a 10+ experience? What salary range?

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  • Microsoft / Other
    Ttttyyyyll

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    Ttttyyyyll
    You should not have provided your current salary unless you wanted something similar. I don’t have a sense for salary in that part of the world so not much help. That said, since you gave salary I would expect something similar unless you are way underpaid. Levels.fyi is useless unless you are a software engineer or PM so just ignore that.
    Jul 21, 2018 3
    • Microsoft / Other
      Ttttyyyyll

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      They do have ranges and they’ll try to put you somewhere close to the middle of the range. If your current pay is close (to the middle) though then they’ll most likely offer something similar. I don’t know if this applies outside the US but you could negotiate two things beyond base salary: cash signing bonus and on hire stock award.

      Pay is driven, generally speaking, by the level (which translates in Microsoft speak to the amount of “impact” they expect from the position/person) designated for that opening. In the US, most industry hire CSAs come in as a 63, 64, or 65. International levels are a bit different but, to your question, there are levels and the pay range is associated to them.
      Jul 21, 2018
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      fkhJ51

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      Thanks a lot Ttttyyyll, these are valuable information. I will revert when I get the offer.
      Jul 21, 2018
  • Capital One / Eng
    Cheeter

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    Cheeter
    Jul 21, 2018 2
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      fkhJ51

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      OP
      Thanks @Cheeter, however it does not provide information about experience required to be in any of the levels.
      Jul 21, 2018
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      fkhJ51

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      Also, there is no CSA role there
      Jul 21, 2018
  • Lyft
    MenJ24

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    MenJ24
    External hire as Senior software engineer are generally around 10 years experienced. Principle are generally 15+. For a senior salary including on hire stocks and yearly bonus should be around $220k in Redmond. You can add/sub different living costs accordingly.
    Jul 21, 2018 5
    • Microsoft / Eng
      Charmie

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      Charmie
      Engineering salaries higher than non engineering roles for the same level.
      Jul 21, 2018
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      fkhJ51

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      Ok. That is interesting. Are PFE regarded as engineering roles? Also how easy is it to switch roles once in Microsoft?
      Jul 21, 2018
  • CSA is Services. Not worth it imo. Toxic morale
    Jul 21, 2018 8
  • Microsoft / Eng
    Techbro!

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    I basically have your experience exactly. I’m a CSA in Cali. 160 base + 48k bonus per yr. 100k in stock vesting over 4 years, that is not included in the bonus. Had a 25k signon. CSA = cloud Solution Architect. You are customer facing solving, this role is not professional services.
    Jul 22, 2018 2
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      fkhJ51

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      Thanks Techbro. Certainly helps. Since my current pay in Nigeria here is much less than this, I guess I might get much less. Which level is this? 64/63?
      Jul 22, 2018
    • Microsoft / Eng
      Techbro!

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      Sorry just saw, level 64
      Jul 25, 2018