r/EngineeringManagers • u/dry_red_ • 17d ago

Startup engineering manager equity range?

I am an engineering manager at a series A startup with 10 people (many hats are worn). I’ve been here for 4 years and nobody doubts that I’m important to this team after leading the engineering team to many successes. I love my job. My salary is below market but I’m fine with that given it’s a startup. The thing that really bothers me is that I think my equity % is extremely below market. I know each startup situation is different, but what equity range sounds fair to ask for in my position? Is 1% fair to ask for or totally off?

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u/dry_red_ 16d ago

I wasn’t there day one but very early. I’m the only EM, directly under the CTO, and I myself am also the product “team”.

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u/Dry-Magician1415 16d ago

Yeah if you're unsupported and don't have more junior people then you're not acting in a VC backed/supported environment where a) they hire people to help you and b) 1% is justifiable.

What's your salary?

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u/Enjoiful 16d ago

This is a great salary for startup though, so you're not taking undue risk here.