Negotiate Figma compensation analytically

For a Figma Data Scientist offer with a recruiter-stated base band of $210–225k and $600k in RSUs vesting over four years, outline how you would analyze and negotiate the package: (1) estimate first-year total compensation under three equity outcomes (−30%, 0%, +30%) using the standard 25%-per-year vesting schedule; (2) propose a data-backed counteroffer, indicating which components to move among base, RSU grant, sign-on, level, and refresher cadence, with reasoning tied to your impact, market data, and competing timelines; (3) list clarifications you would request (cliff versus quarterly vesting, performance multipliers, refresher policy, promotion pace, location/remote banding, start-date flexibility); and (4) state explicit numerical trade-offs you would accept, for example +$X base for −$Y RSUs or a sign-on to bridge a vesting gap. Be concrete and careful with the arithmetic behind your assumptions and calculations.

Overview: This prompt measures quantitative compensation analysis, negotiation strategy, and stakeholder communication for a Data Scientist role, with focus on modeling the offer components and articulating numerical trade-offs.