Also, I hope those averages are skewed downward by non-engineering jobs, because if Amazon thinks they’re going to be able to hire their usual caliber of engine

Also, I hope those averages are skewed downward by non-engineering jobs, because if Amazon thinks they’re going to be able to hire their usual caliber of engineer for $150k/year in NYC, they’re in for a nasty surprise. Apart from having to compete with NYC’s already bustling tech presence, they’ll be competing to hire the same engineers that investment banks, hedge funds, and HFT groups are after. The comp packages in fintech are impressive, and generally all cash (as opposed to a mix of cash and stock).