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How FAANG Engineers Negotiate Stock Packages in 2026
In Episode 47 of The Tech Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into the specifics of negotiating equity compensation at FAANG companies in 2026. They break down how stock grant structures have shifted with the rise of annual refreshes, performance-based stock units, and the impact of higher interest rates on RSU valuations. Using concrete examples from Meta and Apple, they explain the difference between initial grants, refreshers, and front-loaded packages. Lucas shares a negotiation tactic that got an engineer an extra $80,000 in stock, and Luna questions whether the four-year cliff still…
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