New grad Amazon vs Series B startup

Amazon / Eng
hWtE87

Go to company page Amazon Eng

hWtE87
Apr 21 7 Comments

Hey!

I'm a 2022 grad currently interning at Amazon most probably I will get at a PPO and I also have an offer from a startup. Please share your POV and help me decide:

Amazon

SDE
CTC: 45L
TC: 15.5 Fixed + 9.5 JB + 13.5 RSU

Series B startup

SDE - Frontend
TC: 20L Fixed + 2 JB + 2 Perf Bonus + 15ESOPs

Location: Bangalore

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  • Sahaj Software
    give_job

    Sahaj Software

    PRE
    IBM
    give_job
    Startup. Stay there for 2 years and then reapply to Amazon.

    No way to negotiate base for Amazon is it?
    Apr 21 4
    • Sahaj Software
      give_job

      Sahaj Software

      PRE
      IBM
      give_job
      Negotiate. The higher end of base for new grad is around 18.

      Two things to consider.
      Money and Growth.

      Money:
      Those RSUs are vested over 4 years I'm assuming, so Amazon is essentially:
      First year:
      15.5 + 9.5(JB) + 5% RSU = ~27L
      Second year:
      15.5 + 10% RSU = ~ 19L

      Vs Startup:
      First year:
      20 + 2 = 22L ( not considering PB )
      Second year:
      20L ( not considering PB )

      Growth:
      With Amazon, depending on your team and colleagues, the type of work you pickup is generally defined.
      Most software engineers aren't expected to make significant contributions until 3-5 months after they join the company.

      But, in the case of startups this is sorta different cause if they are early stage you'll be involved from development to marketing,etc all aspects of the product. Which while giving you a ton of exposure and overall growth in thinking and development, comes at the cost of time. You might work longer than the expected 40hrs/week.

      Bonus:
      If you want FAANG recruiters to connect with you for new job opportunities then being from Amazon would be helpful
      Apr 21
    • Amazon / Eng
      hWtE87

      Go to company page Amazon Eng

      hWtE87
      OP
      Gotit. Thank you so much for the insight. I'll negotiate for a higher base at Amazon.
      Apr 21
  • New
    itaaiti

    New

    itaaiti
    Same here except my base is 21 and each year bonus is 10β„… . But my Amazon interview is coming up πŸ˜‚
    Apr 21 0
  • Amazon
    gevS02

    Go to company page Amazon

    gevS02
    I am in similar boat, please DM
    Apr 21 0