1.) The best time to make these sort of requests is when you have your unsigned job offer in hands. If they aren't even willing to discuss, that's a red flag.

1.) The best time to make these sort of requests is when you have your unsigned job offer in hands. If they aren't even willing to discuss, that's a red flag. 2.) Get an offer from FAANG and negotiate. You should be getting market value. 3.) If you aren't confident, then you shouldn't risk YOUR career on them. I can write a book on this one.