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Got an Amazon L5 offer for 460K total compensation. (Bay Area) I interviewed for L6 but I was down leveled, they’re only offering a L5. Should I even consider it? TC: 320K YOE: 12
Yes. Are you really that stupid not to
Wowww that’s great offer
less responsibility than L6 and room for promo. all day
WLB might take hit however 140k looks bigger if no PIP in place….With PIP in place, decision looks hanging in balance
rightly said, WLB might take a hit. I’ve no idea about PIP. Is it w particular org/team or wide across?
Org wide it’s common. They have to send 5 or 6% of their low performing employees based on stack ranking. So it’s big thing if you are on visa. Amazon brand might open many doors however I don’t think Walmart as lesser brand either
Just talked to an L6 on my team today. He took the same deal couple years back as L5 and was recently promoted to L6 after 2 years. Your TC is good, but you’ll need to work to prove yourself to get back to L6. It’s up to you whether that’s worth your time and effort.
got it, thank you! one more question, is your friend more or less had same YOE when s/he accepted the L5? Just wondering even YOE matter when they consider between L5 or L6. I know interview is one thing but still.
Not really, leveling completely depends on your interview performance
Can you break down the $460TC ? base, signon rsu ?
Op. I think you can do better. Yes, Amazon is offering a lot, but you’re coming in already hitting the L5 ceiling. You’ll be limiting you’re next move, especially important since it’s Amazon you’ll be churned out in no time. I’d continue interviewing if I was you.
Thanks for the insight. when you said limiting next move, are you referring to internally or outside?
What signals differentiate L6 from L5? I also got a L5 offer last year after an extra interview round for L6 that I didn't crack. Are they looking for more speed in the coding? Specific signals in behavioral answers?
460k for L5 😲
I was told this is top of the band and to be honest I’m not sure what’s the max figure. needless to say I’m disappointed cus of not being given a L6.
Top of band for L5 is like 350k even in NYC/SF, you must have had a hell of a competing offer. 460k is practically mid band for L6 even