Hi everyone, I recently received three offers, and I’m in a bit of a dilemma about which one would be the best fit. I’d really appreciate any feedback or insights!

👤 About Me:
3 YOE, Currently SDE-2 at a well-known PBC unicorn
Tier-1 college (DTU)

🔹 Offer 1: BigBasket (via Recro)
Role: Senior Software Engineer
Compensation: ₹35L fixed + ₹1L retention
Location: Bangalore
Mode: 5 days work from office
Note: Employment is through Recro; I’d be working as a consultant for BigBasket.

🔹 Offer 2: Peakmind (early-stage startup)
Role: Lead Developer
Compensation: ₹30L fixed (haven’t negotiated yet)
Location: Bangalore
Mode: 1–2 days WFO

🔹 Offer 3: Based in Gurgaon
I’m not considering this seriously, as I’d prefer to stay in Bangalore.

🔍 My Thoughts:
Right now, BigBasket seems like the clear winner due to:

1. Stronger brand
2. Higher compensation

However, since it’s via Recro, I’d technically be a consultant. After 6–12 months, BigBasket may or may not absorb me full-time. Recro has assured me they’ll help with placement at other clients like Zepto, Swiggy, Flipkart, etc., if that happens.

❓ My Concerns:

1. How is this “consultant through Recro” model perceived in the industry?
2. Would future companies consider this as a red flag?
3. Does being employed via a third party like Recro impact career trajectory or job stability?

Any help, feedback, or insights from those who’ve experienced similar setups (especially with Recro) would be really appreciated!

Thanks in advance!