This is an India based junior eng role. We pay top tier in India.
But good for business I’m sure!
We have US based employees and several contractors as well. We've created several jobs here directly and probably helped thousands in theirs.
I just find it ironic you’ve had to go offshore to be able to afford talent. Which is what many companies are doing due to the high US rates. With a very small part to play by levels.fyi, because people see the shiny numbers and aim for the same.
This isn’t conjecture (but could be an anecdote), I know a founder who offshored because people wouldn’t take a high five figure rate due to salaries shown in the area on levels (this was mentioned in negotiating a couple times). I’ve heard similar stories from others!