(Note: numbers have been adjusted for confidentiality.)
Level: E7, Individual Contributor
Base Salary: $350,000
Annual Performance Bonus: 25%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): $2M (vesting 25% annually)
Sign-on Bonus: $100,000
Total Compensation:
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Year 1: $1,037,500 (includes sign-on bonus)
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Year 2: $937,500
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Year 3: $937,500
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Year 4: $837,500
Observations:
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Despite a tough overall tech market, the AI/ML space remains red hot.
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Meta is aggressively hiring AI talent at all levels, with E7 offers averaging close to $1M per year—impressive compensation by any measure.
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But high pay comes with high expectations. The AI race is intense, and for those pursuing these roles, it’s exciting—but be prepared for an intense and stressful four years ahead.