Education: B.Tech in Information Technology (Tier-2 NIT)\nYears of Experience : 5 months as a backend engineer\nYear of graduation : 2021\nPrior Experience : Startup\nPrior Compensation : 11 LPA\nCompany : **Amazon India**\nTitle/Level : **SDE1**\nLocation : **Bangalore**\nMonth of offer : **Sepember 2021**\nCompensation :\nBase : INR 14.5 LPA\nSigning Bonus : INR 3.6 lakh (1st year) & INR 2.25 lakh (2nd year)\nThis is awarded every month on pro-rata basis\nStock Bonus: 5 RSUs\n(Vesting: 5% in 1st year, 15% in 2nd year, then 20% every 6 months ==> i.e. total 4 years)\nRelocation Bonus: INR 1.5 lakh (one time lump-sum)\nBenefits: Standard Amazon Benefits (food card, internet / transport reimbursement, etc)\n**Total 1st Year Compensation (Salary + Bonus)** **=** **INR 18.1 lakh**\n\nDecision: Accepted the offer\n\nTried negotiating but they said this is the best they can give to a fresh grad.

Education: B.Tech in Information Technology (Tier-2 NIT)\nYears of Experience : 5 months as a backend engineer\nYear of graduation : 2021\nPrior Experience : St