How to negotiate a software engineer salary

Questions you should be ready for

1. 01

   This is a strong offer and it's at the top of our band. Can you accept today?

2. 02

   We can't move on base. Why should we make an exception for you?

3. 03

   What number were you expecting, and what's it based on?

4. 04

   Do you have competing offers? Can you share the details?

5. 05

   We can offer more equity instead of cash. Does that work for you?

6. 06

   If we match your ask, will you sign now?

7. 07

   Why do you think you're worth more than the range we posted?

Reading isn't practice

You can't rehearse a high-stakes conversation by scanning a list. In the Negotiation Arena, an AI counterpart runs a live, adaptive session — it follows up on exactly what you say, then scores you and hands you a readiness report.

• A realistic scenario, not a generic prompt
• Adaptive follow-ups that probe your weakest answer
• Every answer scored on clarity, structure, evidence and more
• A readiness score, model answers, and a practice plan at the end

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