[Field Engineering] Market is picking up or am I just lucky? 5 nice companies reached out on LI /u/sb4906 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi all,

I’m currently a Field Engineering Director (10 YoE) at a medium-sized company (around 1000 employees) in a niche Enterprise Software with some Data/AI components . Current TC $315k (215 base + 100k bonus based on my geo performance).

I used to have some recruiters reaching out on LI here and there, but never at that pace. Over the last 2 weeks, I got 5 recruiters reaching out on LI for similar positions, some in AI-related domain and others more traditional SaaS, from Serie A to D startups and a FAANG. What the heck is going on? Is it just me being lucky AF or do you guys see the same trend, esp. for senior profile on the Field/Tech. Sales side of things?

So far all TC were around 220-250 base + bonus and equity (TBD). But I got my FAANG first call today, initial TC is around $390k, I pretended this was okay but not stellar, esp. because I am in other interview process and she said “these are initial numbers and can be fine tuned if needed”, so I guess going up to $410-420k is possible, esp. the RSU part. Let’s prep and get all offers in the pocket, would be super funny to get like 4 offers LMAO.

On a side note, I am supposed to get a nice chunk on my bonus by March 31st, but if I leave, I won’t get it. Given my current position, I think It’s fair to give a 1 month notice to my current employer, should I negotiate to get the bonus if I give them more time or something, or is it too risky?

Not trying to brag here, I am really shocked about all this, and nothing is done yet, I need to take them all through the finish line and get the best offer possible for the most interesting position… wish me luck!

Hi all,

I’m currently a Field Engineering Director (10 YoE) at a medium-sized company (around 1000 employees) in a niche Enterprise Software with some Data/AI components . Current TC $315k (215 base + 100k bonus based on my geo performance).

I used to have some recruiters reaching out on LI here and there, but never at that pace. Over the last 2 weeks, I got 5 recruiters reaching out on LI for similar positions, some in AI-related domain and others more traditional SaaS, from Serie A to D startups and a FAANG. What the heck is going on? Is it just me being lucky AF or do you guys see the same trend, esp. for senior profile on the Field/Tech. Sales side of things?

So far all TC were around 220-250 base + bonus and equity (TBD). But I got my FAANG first call today, initial TC is around $390k, I pretended this was okay but not stellar, esp. because I am in other interview process and she said “these are initial numbers and can be fine tuned if needed”, so I guess going up to $410-420k is possible, esp. the RSU part. Let’s prep and get all offers in the pocket, would be super funny to get like 4 offers LMAO.

On a side note, I am supposed to get a nice chunk on my bonus by March 31st, but if I leave, I won’t get it. Given my current position, I think It’s fair to give a 1 month notice to my current employer, should I negotiate to get the bonus if I give them more time or something, or is it too risky?

Not trying to brag here, I am really shocked about all this, and nothing is done yet, I need to take them all through the finish line and get the best offer possible for the most interesting position… wish me luck!