I recently got an offer for a senior SWE backend role.
A little about my background: Sr backend SWE, 8 yrs of experience
Offer:
Total: 240k TC
I was told the base goes up to 225k pre-offer so I'm thinking of asking how we can bridge the gap or land somewhere in between. Planning on using the no-performance bonus as a talking point to get more base pay. Overall my interview performances were definitely strong from my perspective. Company and role-wise everything lines up for what I'm looking for in my career. The initial offer exceeds my expectations but I definitely want to maximize my comp.
Any recommendations or tips?
Here are some negotiating levers to consider:
I'm delayed here! Agree with Casey on focusing on value, not pay. A few things to try: