Offer evaluation and negotiation tips (240k TC)

Question

I recently got an offer for a senior SWE backend role.

A little about my background: Sr backend SWE, 8 yrs of experience

Offer:

Big city in the Midwest
190k base
152k RSU (38k a yr)
12k bonus flat (they don't do performance bonuses)
3 days a week hybrid
unlimited pto

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?

Accepted Answer

Here are some negotiating levers to consider:  See my response to a similar question here on how you can articulate the value you bring rather than only focusing on the components of the offer   Base pay is often the toughest lever to negotiate, especially in larger corporate environments Ask for a signing bonus, especially if you are walking away from a bonus in your previous workplace See if you can squeeze something out of the benefits package (e.g. L&D budget) Leverage the start date - if they want you to start earlier and you want a break, you can make some compromises here in exchange for something else

Offer evaluation and negotiation tips (240k TC)

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