Role: Software Engineer
Your offered numbers
In most instances, your offer will be a one option package. However, some companies (like Coda) offer candidates multiple option packages. You may receive one option that’s cash heavy and another that’s equity heavy. It doesn’t hurt to find out whether other alternative options are available to you.
Comp projections based on outcome
Find out what your company is valued at and what it could be valued at as it grows. Depending on the type of company (ie. public vs private), these projections will carry different weights.
Total share count as of June 1
If relevant, find out the total number of shares your company has. This is important in understanding the value of your equity as it stands today and for future outlooks.