Let's be real: A big reason people become software engineers is because they're paid well (and this is totally okay!). The tricky part about this phenomenon is that it comes with a strange first world problem - Tech compensation is incredibly confusing, especially in Silicon Valley where so many engineers receive a meaningful amount of equity.

This is a problem with real stakes; if you don't understand how all the different components of tech pay works, you can easily miss out on hundreds of thousands or even million of dollars. After going through this course, you will:

• 🧩 Understand the major components of tech pay and which parts really matter, especially for top companies like FAANG (hint: it’s not salary)
• 💰 See the different cash compensation options tech companies can offer
• 📊 Know what a stock option actually is (not just what the TV shows and movies make it out to be) alongside equity overall
• 📈 Have a high-level strategy on how to maximize your tech pay across a long-term career horizon
• 🤝 Negotiate your offers with confidence