Hi all, I received these 2 offers, both for backend SWE, mid-level and in Seattle. Here’s a bit more information about each company/team: TikTok: 1. They say 2-3 days/week RTO 2. Risky due to possible ban 3. Recruiter said they could go a bit higher 4. I’m white and don’t speak Chinese at all DoorDash: 1. Spoke to the manager, seemed really nice 2. Recruiter said they sponsor GC from Day 1 3. RSUs are split 40/30/20/10, so TC drops after first year Which one would you take? More inclined to accept DoorDash (less risky), but wanted the community’s opinion. Thanks! TC: 210K$, 3YOE #swe #software #engineering #tiktok #doordash
Why will you consider TT at this point? Wtf.
That’s a strong e4 offer for DD take it asap
Yeah, their initial offer was lower, see previous post I made for the numbers: https://www.teamblind.com/post/azPjn1ba?cid. Happy they were able to improve upon it.
Is dd open to negotiation? I have e5 offer coming up
Initially, recruiter put a lot of pressure on me to accept the offer ASAP, and said they're not interested in competing with other companies on compensation. Still, I made a counter offer, and while they weren't able to give me my exact ask, the new offer is much better than the original.
Well done op When you have options and able / willing to walk away from weak offer - always negotiate 👍
They both have bad wlb lol
Yeah, I hear about that. I worked at Amazon previously though, and hated it. Do you know if DD is as bad as Amazon?
similar
Definitely DoorDash
Pretty good offer for e4
Is DD remote?
Not entirely. Recruiter said they offer a flexible work environment, but they encourage employees to come to office once in a while (although not enforced). The team I would join goes to office 1x per 2 weeks.
Yea cuss I heard they are only hiring ppl who live within distance to their offices
Are you sure TikTok is 2-3 RTO? It’s 5 days RTO
I spoke to 2 SWEs at TikTok Seattle, and they said they go 2-3 days per week
You should check with HR and hiring manager
DoorDash easy pesy