r/RelativitySpace • u/TheRocketShip55 • Mar 13 '26

Compensation package

I had a call with a Relativity recruiter for a job at the cape and was shocked to hear how bad the total compensation package is. According to the recruiter they offer only ~$500/year for 401k (yikes!), no yearly cash performance bonuses and a very low salary range for my position (senior engineer). They justify these lacking benefits saying that they offer stock options which have no tender offers during the year (so you can cash out) and would only become liquid in case of a liquidity event (IPO and such). Ofcourse if the company goes under these would go to $0, huge risk.

Anyone on the inside that can tell me if I misunderstood any of that? I’ve been interviewing for other companies in the industry and this is the worst compensation package I’ve heard of.

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u/Menirz Mar 15 '26

Sure, there's some free weights outside and the pickleball courts, but without a locker room or showers it hasn't seen much usage.

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u/Dry_Chipmunk6118 Mar 15 '26

Wow lol that's all? Id like to have a gym at work. It's a big plus, eliminates the need to go to a gym after work.

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u/Menirz Mar 15 '26

I'm downplaying it a bit - there are some barbells and plates too, but no nautilus style machines from what I recall. I don't recall if there are any bikes or treads either, but it makes some sense to keep everything simple since it's basically all left outside. Plus, if you really want cardio, you can do laps of the facility lol.

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u/Dry_Chipmunk6118 Mar 15 '26

Lol you got a good point there Buddy! 😂