[passingmagic]

Is the TC at these small companies (particularly taking into account the risk of any stock options) comparable to the TC at Big Tech (notwithstanding the recent sell-off on Wall Street)?

Or do you give up some TC for the other benefits of working at these small startups?

[soneca]

No, much less TC than FAANG. I earn low six figures and value my stock options at zero. So more than any other software development job in the world.