posting this because there isn't much specific data out there for Vanguard Charlotte roles. my offer:
Role: Senior Software Engineer (their internal SWE 3 equivalent) Location: Charlotte, NC (hybrid 3d/week) Base: $158,000 Annual bonus target: 10% (so ~$15,800) Equity: none at this level. they use profit-sharing instead, which vested over a longer horizon and was smaller than i expected. Signing bonus: $12,000, 1-year clawback
Total year 1 (target): ~$185k
for comparison i had an offer from a fintech startup at $170k base + meaningful equity. i took Vanguard. stability matters when the VC market is what it is.
benefit package is genuinely good: health fully covered, 401k match is strong (ironic given who they are), good PTO.
this is a single data point from early 2026. YMMV on negotiation. they did move on base slightly when i pushed but said bonus and signing were fixed.