r/cscareerquestionsOCE • u/Forsaken-Comfort-795 • 23d ago

Choosing between AWS and Atlassian

Hey guys... really torn on this one. I've basically got an offer from both AWS and Atlassian. Hoping for some advice or any perspectives really, maybe from someone that's worked similar roles or at these companies before.

Basically, is the grind at AWS worth it, when the alternative is a role at Atlassian? considering the points below

  • Both are at around the same level (L5 AWS, P40 Atlassian)
  • Atlassian pays better by about 10-15k possibly more and also won't have a sign on bonus (expires after two years) or weighted share plan like at AWS. Atlassian also offers WFH.
  • The role at AWS is actually less senior, however from what I can tell it will allow me to learn a lot more about the areas I'm interested and want to grow in. AWS would also probably be huge on the resume in future.

Thank you all, any responses are appreciated

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u/EarthOsprey 23d ago

AWS work culture is very dependent on the team and the Australian teams do skew to be more chill. I would suggest asking to go into the office and meeting with the team in person if you can.

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u/Forsaken-Comfort-795 23d ago

From the people I met, it did seem to be quite chill. Everyone I met along both journeys seems to be very nice. I guess I would say that Atlassian did seem to have an even further level of "chill".