Background:

• Education - B.E Computers (tier 3 )

• YOE: 6 years 11 months

• Current Role: Oracle Health

• Location: Mumbai (Remote)

• WLB: Very good

• Compensation:

  • Base: ₹36 LPA
  • Stocks: ₹6 LPA (stock value has grown >80% since grant)
  • Total: ₹42 LPA

• Concern: Happy with WLB, but career growth in Oracle Health seems limited

Offer from Amazon (Alexa Devices team):

• Base: ₹45 LPA

• RSUs: 227 units (vesting over 4 years)

• Bonus: ₹18.5 LPA (1st year), ₹14 LPA (2nd year)

• Relocation Bonus : 1.5 LPA

• Total Compensation: ~₹64 LPA (Average of 4 years )

• Work Mode: 5 days in office (Pune; requires relocation)

• Concerns: WLB, layoff/PIP culture

Additional Context:

• Expecting yearly appraisal at Oracle next month

Ask:
Would you recommend accepting the Amazon offer ?
Key priorities: WLB, career growth, and long-term stability.
Is the Amazon jump worth it given the trade-offs?

Interview Experience : https://leetcode.com/discuss/post/6910900/amazon-sde-ii-by-anonymous_user-5pvb/