Amazon
Software Engineer
Average Compensation by Level
| Level Name | Total | Base | Stock (/yr) | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SDE I (Entry Level) | $162k | $123k | $18k | $20k |
SDE II | $222k | $150k | $59k | $13k |
SDE III | $326k | $163k | $150k | $12k |
Principal SDE | $648k | $168k | $419k | $60k |
Latest Salary Submissions
| Company Location | Date | Level Name Tag | Years of Experience Years at Company / Years of Experience | Total Compensation Base | Stock | Bonus |
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Vesting Schedule
40%
40%
15%
5%
YR 1
YR 2
YR 3
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At Amazon, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule: 5% vests in the 1st year, 15% in the 2nd year, then 40% in each of the 3rd and 4th years (20% every 6 months).
Backloaded vesting schedule
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