As someone who's worked in the tech industry for over a decade, I've seen firsthand how salaries for VP Engineering roles can vary wildly depending on whether you're at a startup or an enterprise company. In my experience, startups tend to offer more equity and a sense of ownership, but often with lower base salaries, sometimes in the range of $150,000 to $200,000. On the other hand, enterprise companies can offer more stability and higher base salaries, often upwards of $250,000 to $300,000, but with less equity and a more rigid corporate structure.

I've had friends who have made the transition from startups to enterprise companies and vice versa, and it's always interesting to hear about their experiences.…