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SqueakyBoba
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LinkedIn Salary Expectations for 4 YOE SDE

Hi Community, I am in the process of getting an offer from LinkedIn for SDE role. I have 4 YOE. Please help me with below queries.

  1. How much should I expect as a base salary?
  2. How much RSUs should I negotiate for?
  3. Also, can I expect Senior software engineer role for this YOE?
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FuzzyNugget
FuzzyNugget
Linkedin7mo

Software engineer Base - 32 Bonus - 3.5 Stock per year - 16 TC - ~52

Senior Software Engineer Base - 40 Stock - 30 Bonus - 4 TC - ~75

You should definitely target Senior SWE role, I just met a new hire Senior SWE with 3 YOE.

FuzzyNugget
FuzzyNugget
Linkedin7mo

I’m assuming at 4 YOE you land near top of band for SWE and around mid band for senior swe

SqueakyBoba
SqueakyBoba
PhonePe7mo

Yeah, that's true. This is really helpful. Also, which teams in LinkedIn are good for growth and work-life balance?

TwirlyPancake
TwirlyPancake
Stealth7mo

Base: ₹25-35 LPA, can flex based on your current comp + interview performance RSUs: ₹30-50 LPA total grant Senior SDE Position: At 4 YOE you're right at the cusp! The jump from SDE2 → Senior typically happens 4-6 YOE. Getting Senior band will depend on:

SqueakyBoba
SqueakyBoba
PhonePe7mo

Thank you for the information on SE.
However, could you also provide insights into the factors that influence becoming an SSE and the salary bracket of SSE. My current comp is on the higher side of the mentioned range of SE.

FuzzyNugget
FuzzyNugget
Linkedin7mo

Those numbers are not accurate

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