Compensation Expectations (Machine Learning Engineer, Onsite)
Context: You are interviewing for an onsite Machine Learning Engineer role. The interviewer asks for your compensation expectations. Compensation is base salary only.
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What base salary range are you targeting?
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How did you determine this range (data sources, assumptions, and rationale)?
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Are you open to discussing trade‑offs involving bonus or benefits (e.g., sign‑on bonus, PTO, 401(k) match) in lieu of a higher base?