Pretty sure the early employees did make millions from stock grants and Netflix ...

thundergolfer · on May 18, 2022

> $250K - $500K a year not unheard of.

More like $500k minimum. Netflix mostly hires senior engineers – until recently it was only seniors – and those seniors make over $500k.

drieddust · on May 18, 2022

So they might be paying 2x-3x. Does that justify professional player analogy?

scarface74 · on May 18, 2022

Yes Netflix does pay top of market. But they pay in cash - not RSUs. Recently from what I heard, they give employees the option of cash and RSUs.

BTW, $250K - $500K is about average for BigTech developers.

danachow · on May 18, 2022

They pay with cash and options, not RSUs options that are fully vested and granted monthly at 40% value.

xvilka · on May 18, 2022

Given the current state of the stock market, it's even better.

rodgerd · on May 18, 2022

Professional footballers can make that in a week.

chrisco255 · on May 18, 2022

Which footballers are making $26M a year? Only the best of the best.