You’ve been offered your dream job in software engineering, now let’s make sure you get paid exactly what you deserve

Salary Negotiation Mastery with Josh Doody

Help me get the best salary possible

Josh helped me realize my worth in a way that I never thought possible. He helped me negotiate $600k in total compensation, which was beyond my wildest dreams and $20k more than Amazon offered for the position. The money will completely transform my financial security and ability to invest/retire.

Amy

Senior Manager, Technical Program Management

L7

Amazon

Hey there software engineer,

Your coding skills are top-notch. It's why you've finally received that coveted "pinch me" job offer.

The one you've spent weeks (maybe months?) interviewing for, sweating over, and dreaming of.

You know you deserve this job. There's just one question that's bugging you.

They want your skills, but are you sure they're paying what you're worth?

The last thing you want to do is accept the offer as-is and then spend every day you're in that job wondering: What if?

What if they lowballed me and had the budget to pay me thousands more all along?

What if my colleague is getting paid more than me even though our skills are comparable?

What if I could have provided an even better future for myself and my family simply by having the confidence to negotiate based on what my expertise is truly worth?

That last one is the real kicker. You can code like your life depends on it, but advocating for and selling yourself? That's a whole other arena. One typically filled with brain freeze and awkward silences.

Here's the great news.

Software engineers negotiate higher salaries all the time. Tech companies actually expect it.

You could be confidently negotiating your offer in a matter of hours


And just like you mastered coding, you can master the art of confidently negotiating your salary so that no money is left on the table—in a matter of hours. (I promise the learning curve is significantly shorter.)

Okay, okay. I know what you're thinking.

"Josh, even if I could learn to confidently negotiate a higher salary, wouldn't this risk the company rescinding my offer completely?"

Not when you do it how I teach it.

Seriously, I have NEVER seen a tech company rescind an offer because it was negotiated. And I've worked with thousands of software engineers to help them add thousands to their compensation packages.

It's about time I introduced myself properly.

Happy Customer Guarantee

I’m so confident this will work for you that if you use it and don’t at least make your investment back within six months after you buy it, I’ll refund your money.

That’s it—there’s no fine print. I know how valuable Salary Negotiation Mastery is and I know you’ll find it valuable.

I’m Josh Doody, the world’s best salary negotiation expert for software engineers and managers

As a humble guy, it’s hard to say I’m the “world’s best” but the results and reputation I’ve built in this niche make it hard to argue with! In the 7+ years I’ve been a professional software salary negotiation coach, I’ve:

  • Shown software professionals how to negotiate >$7.3million more income in just the first year after working with me and >$12million in the four years after
  • Coached people just like you to improve their job offers by an average of $47,273
  • Helped over 150 private clients maximize their compensation packages through the art of salary negotiation (an art you can master yourself in a matter of hours with this program)
  • Guided over 1000 people through my tried-and-tested Fearless Salary Negotiation methodology (yep, that’s the one I’m going to walk you through step-by-step)
  • Never had anyone I’ve worked with lose a job offer from any tech company
  • Been involved in negotiations with companies including Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Github, Tesla, @WalmartLabs, Zillow, Fastly, Bloomberg, Red Hat, Verizon, IBM, Microsoft, Twitter, Opendoor, and other companies you've heard of
  • Done all of this entirely behind the scenes, so every result my clients and customers have achieved is through their own direct communication with recruiters

You might be wondering how I got into this, considering nobody else on the planet seems to be doing it (and certainly not in the way I teach it).

The short answer is: I used to be a software engineer. I've also been a consultant for a software company that helped organisations manage their compensation plans, so I got a front row seat to exactly how they paid people and apportioned budget.

Plus, I was a hiring manager and helped build a team of 25 people, which included negotiating salaries on the company side.

I didn't negotiate my salary at the start of my career, but soon realized I'd left a ton of money on the table along the way. Once I started negotiating, I doubled my salary in three years.

Take it from me, the sooner you start, the better.

My skillstack is unique and valuable. That's why I created Salary Negotiation Mastery: so you can get access to all of the skills I've mastered and use them yourself to get paid exactly what you deserve in the smoothest, fastest, most collaborative way possible.

This program won't just teach you how to negotiate more compensation. It'll teach you how to negotiate the maximum compensation.

I've never negotiated an extra dollar for myself in any job offer or raise, and I had tried a couple times before. The fact that Josh helped me get an additional $74,000 was amazing. It wasn't unexpected to get more money, but it was unexpected to get that much more money.

Justin Garrison

Software Developer Advocate

Amazon

How Salary Negotiation Mastery will get you the best possible compensation for your skills — so you can focus on the job instead of the money you missed out on making


The program is designed to meet you exactly where you’re at, which is one of three places.

  1. You have a job offer and you have a deadline to respond which is breathing down your neck. (No sweat. Inside the program, in a matter of minutes, I’ll show you exactly how to respond and open up negotiations.)
  2. You’ve already interviewed and don’t have an offer yet. (Cool. I’ll show you how to review salary expectations before negotiating so you hold the power right from the start.)
  3. You’re about to start the job search process (or plan to in the future) and want to make sure you set yourself up for interview success and the salary of your dreams. Smart cookie ;)

Depending on where you’re at, here’s what I’ll be guiding you through inside Salary Negotiation Mastery.

1. Ace your interviews


If you haven’t gone through your interview yet, in this module I’ll show you how to:

  • Shift the interviewers’ mindset from ‘what’s the smallest number…’ to ‘how much do we have to offer to get them’
  • Position yourself as the perfect candidate for the job without reciting your resume (they already have access to that!)
  • Immediately increase the perceived value of having you in the role — which primes you for a breezy negotiation

2. Know your numbers


Once you’ve nailed your interview, it’s essential you know 4 key numbers. I’ll show you how to:

  • Find your market value estimation so you’re starting from solid ground
  • Calculate the money you need to feel great about saying yes to the job, taking into account a dozen categories (it’s probably going to add up to more than you think, which is why this piece is so important)
  • Set your minimum acceptable salary, so you’re ready to negotiate specifically and effectively

3. Receive the offer


Nice one! You’ve got your offer. Now the fun really begins. In this module, I’ll show you how to:

  • Get plenty of time to consider the offer so you don’t feel under pressure to accept an offer that doesn’t reflect the value of your skills and that you could spend the next 4 years resenting
  • Analyze the offer in relation to your minimum acceptable salary, so you know which negotiation strategy to move forward with
  • Balance multiple offers, if you have them (this is a delicate process and I’ll show you exactly how to manage and leverage them in an ethical way where you get the outcome you truly want)

4. Build your counter


Now you’ve got time to develop a case before you respond and I’ll show you how to:

  • Decide exactly what to counter on and what to avoid bringing into the negotiation at the start (this is where many people go wrong when doing it on their own)
  • Determine how “aggressive” you want to be in response (there are a number of things to consider here and varying levels of “aggression”) and what that means for your negotiation strategy
  • Build your case in a way that highlights your specific value and goes far beyond just asking for a bit more money

5. Negotiate like a pro


You’ve now got everything ready to start active negotiation and confidently handle it like a pro. In this module, I’ll show you how to:

  • Manage any nerves you feel about communicating with your future employer or losing the offer (this is not going to happen when you follow my methodology)
  • Write your counter email so it WOWS the recruiter and sets a positive and collaborative tone for the whole negotiation
  • Exactly what to do when you get a response to your counter — we cover all the options here so you can evaluate and move forward with complete confidence (I even give you a foolproof script you can use if they request a phone call)
  • Create your final ask from a place of strength

6. Make your decision


It’s decision time. Once the negotiation is complete, I’ll show you how to:

  • Make the best decision for you, based on all the work you’ve done so far
  • Say yes to the offer and what logistical information you’ll want to clarify when doing so
  • Say no to the offer respectfully and assess where you go next

This is a thorough, no-fluff, results-focused program that gives you everything you need to conduct a masterful negotiation that gets you the best compensation package available — even if you’ve never negotiated in your life before.

What's it like?


Here is a sample lesson from Salary Negotiation Mastery so you can see what it's like. This lesson is quick overview of the course itself, including our goals and how we'll achieve them.

Welcome to Salary Negotiation Mastery!


A preview of the first lesson in the program

Happy Customer Guarantee

I’m so confident this will work for you that if you use it and don’t at least make your investment back within six months after you buy it, I’ll refund your money.

That’s it—there’s no fine print. I know how valuable Salary Negotiation Mastery is and I know you’ll find it valuable.

I’m very nervous about negotiating. I felt that working with a professional would help take some of the pressure off.

Working with Josh made the whole process a lot less stressful. He was very responsive and I think I got a substantially better offer than I could have on my own. I went from a vague offer of ~$200k first year total compensation to $258k. At a rough guess, I think I could have gotten to ~$220k on my own? So that’s a big win and a good cost/benefit. I also learned more about the process for next time.

Anonymous

Software Engineer

Google

Salary Negotiation Mastery

Here’s what you get instant access to inside Salary Negotiation Mastery

Salary Negotiation Mastery


  • You'll be ready to negotiate in just a few hours—you don't need weeks or even days to learn everything you need
  • Concise video lessons guiding you step-by-step through my proven, premium methodology on negotiating your job offer to get the best possible outcome
  • Supporting worksheets to take any and all guesswork out of the negotiation process and ensure you’re asking for what your skills are truly worth
  • Email templates so you have the exact words to use when conducting your negotiation and can press “send” with complete confidence (the same words that have helped my clients add tens of thousands to their salaries)
  • Telephone call scripts so you can handle any verbal communication with ease and avoid common pitfalls
  • Happy Customer Guarantee—if you use it and don’t at least make your investment back within six months after you buy it, you'll get a full refund
Buy it now $1,297

What kind of return on investment can you expect?


That really depends on your job role and original offer. Based on my detailed records and data of the results my clients have gotten (what can I say, I’m meticulous), here’s an idea of the higher salary you could negotiate simply by following my proven methodology.

Original offer$100k$175k$250k
Realistic negotiated offer$115k$200k$290k

If your offer is $60k or higher and you follow the steps inside Salary Negotiation Mastery, I can guarantee that you’ll break even on your investment at an absolute minimum. If for some reason you don’t, I’ll refund you the full cost of the program.

If your offer is $250k or higher, you can absolutely benefit from this program. However, due to the intricacies that may be included in a package of that size, you may prefer to work with me privately to coach you through the negotiation process.

My past negotiations have honestly been terrible where I never felt like I had the upper hand. Josh's coaching gave me confidence in the negotiation process. Because I knew Josh had gone through this before, I knew I wasn't asking anything too crazy / offensive of Apple. We ended up negotiating $35,000 more in base salary, $300,000 more total equity (vesting over four years), and $25,000 more sign on bonus.

Anonymous

Software Engineering Manager

Apple

If you’ve read this far and you’re thinking…


I’d really like to negotiate my salary using Josh’s methods but I don’t think I have time as the company is already expecting a response from me

I’ve got you covered. As soon as you purchase the program, you’ll have access to an email template which you can use to email your future employer and request time to respond. You’re not going to run out of time. They want you to join their team and they will wait!

The program materials are concise and streamlined to allow you to work through them in a time-efficient way, so you’ll be able to negotiate your salary within a matter of hours if you choose to.

I’ve already communicated my salary expectations, am I screwed?

No. I’ll show you exactly how to handle the negotiation even though you’ve already communicated your expectations. It’s worth noting though, if you haven’t communicated salary expectations yet, don’t! I’ll show you exactly what to do instead inside the program.

Do I have to be aggressive when negotiating? I’m not sure how I feel about that…

I get it. You’re a beast at coding but you want to take a tactful approach when negotiating. You’re like 99% of my clients! This is why I teach you how to negotiate in a way that’s both aggressive and collaborative rather than confrontational and abrasive. I believe this is a big part of the reason why those who work with me get such phenomenal results. s in Janaury 2023.

Hmm, I reckon I could negotiate this on my own

Go for it (no really)! We all have to start somewhere, and that’s exactly how I learned a lot of what I now teach. Bear in mind that you won’t get access to my proven methodology that’s helped thousands of other software engineers negotiate their salary with phenomenal results, the tried-and-tested email swipe templates, or the inside secrets I’ve gathered over my seven years of being a salary negotiation expert. (For example, if your plan is to go back and ask for what you want, you’re setting yourself up to get the opposite.)

I’ve never negotiated before, is this really going to work for me?

100%. You don’t need to have any experience at negotiating for this to work. When you use my salary negotiation method, scripts, and tactics, you’re going to get yourself a higher salary.

Can I negotiate my salary if this is my first job?

The main reason to negotiate is that there might be room to negotiate. Whether you’re a recent college grad looking for your first full-time job, or an experienced executive looking to level up, you'll only know if there's room to negotiate by trying it.

What if I'm not negotiating my salary right now?

If you're planning to change jobs in the next three to six months, this is the perfect time to get started with Salary Negotiation Mastery. The program starts with how to ace your interviews, and moves right into negotiation strategy, so you'll be totally prepared as soon as you start pursuing new opportunities.

Can I get my money back if I'm not happy?

If you use Salary Negotiation Mastery and don't at least make your money back within six months after you purchase it, I'll happily refund your money.

This could be the best investment you ever make — and you can use your new negotiation skills for every future job offer, making the lifetime ROI unbelievable


Your best opportunity to negotiate a higher salary is before you start a new role. While it is possible to negotiate once you're in the job, it's all too easy to get stuck in a company's regular "merit increase" cycle which can ultimately leave you frustrated, short on compensation, and wishing you'd negotiated better when you had the chance.

My goal with Salary Negotiation Mastery isn't just to show you exactly how to get a higher salary, it's to make sure that when you go home after your first day at your new job and when your head hits the pillow at night, you know deep in your bones that you're making as much money as you possibly can, and you never have to wonder if you should have asked for more.

Instead, you can focus on enjoying your work, excelling at it, moving up in your career, and putting that extra salary to good use!

The downpayment on the house you've been side-eyeing for months.

The luxurious family vacation you've never quite been able to afford.

The lifestyle conveniences that give you your precious time back.

It could all be available to you on the other side of one negotiation.

With Josh’s help, I negotiated increased offers from Facebook, Amazon and GitHub. GitHub was the lowest offer, but they came up quite a lot with a $25k signing bonus, a $15k increase in salary, and a $32k annual increase in equity. The offers got close enough to each other that I could decide based on other more intangible factors and choose the opportunity that was the most compelling for me personally.

Jamie

Senior Software Engineer

Github

Salary Negotiation Mastery

Here’s what you get instant access to inside Salary Negotiation Mastery

Salary Negotiation Mastery


  • You'll be ready to negotiate in just a few hours—you don't need weeks or even days to learn everything you need
  • Concise video lessons guiding you step-by-step through my proven, premium methodology on negotiating your job offer to get the best possible outcome
  • Supporting worksheets to take any and all guesswork out of the negotiation process and ensure you’re asking for what your skills are truly worth
  • Email templates so you have the exact words to use when conducting your negotiation and can press “send” with complete confidence (the same words that have helped my clients add tens of thousands to their salaries)
  • Telephone call scripts so you can handle any verbal communication with ease and avoid common pitfalls
  • Happy Customer Guarantee—if you use it and don’t at least make your investment back within six months after you buy it, you'll get a full refund
Buy it now $1,297

The outcome was fantastic! I felt Josh had my best interest in mind throughout the entire process, and he got me almost back to the initial counter. I had no idea we could get the bump that we did. I negotiated $14k more in base salary, $32k in year 1 bonus, $50k in year 2 bonus, and 500 more RSUs.

Eric

Technical Program Manager

L6

Amazon AWS