Just using Google as an example, what does it take to get from L3 to L8 (seems more realistic as the "top" for most ppl than L10)? How much of it is pure technical prowess versus soft skills + management ability? Play politics? What's the path to the top like? Would love input from ppl in other companies as well.
Probably another life.
L8 is hardly more realistic as the "top" for most people than L10. Both are practically 0%...
I mean there has been people that's done it and you can see their career trajectory on whogotp. The ones I saw got steadily promoted every year or two so take that as it may
Whogotp? Is that a site or something?
What's the level distribution at Google?
peaks around L4 (due to many new hires), and then drops off exponentially after L5
Works at Bank of America - L9000
Most realistic top would be L6. L4 is the terminal level you aren't expected to get past, but most people make it to 5 in Bay area anyway.
Oh fascinating. What does it usually take to break the L6 barrier? And is the L6-equivalent in other tech companies also considered "top" for most ppl?
Yup mostly. Check out levels.fyi
Some of my bosses were/are L8/L9. Pretty smart guys, usually very persuasive, have some publications, have launched real world projects. Not necessarily hands on, but the leadership skills are essential.
Step 1, get into Google. Finish that step and we'll reveal all the secrets.
There's not really a point to asking L3 to L8. What does it matter if you can't pass L6? Or L5? You should be asking how to get to the next level and only focusing on that until you get it. Then working for the next level.
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