[dpark]

He posted on another comment. They were offering way under market. Shocking, really.

[esalman]

150k-200k base offered to a fresh grad for some python and low-level, data intensive work. Really shocking.

[dpark]

You ended up getting a fresh grad because you asked for 4+ years of experience both broad and deep.

150-200k is probably reasonable for a new grad in the bay (not certain what starting salaries there are now) but not for what you actually asked for.

I’m not hating on you. Your budget is what it is. But you’re well under market and that’s why you didn’t get the applicants you wanted.