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Tech IndustryMar 4, 2019
MicrosoftTLCj22

L6 to L7 at Amazon

How long does it take to move from an L6 to an L7 at Amazon in marketing? Waiting for an offer at L6, most likely, so need to know what to expect. Assume scope and kickassery is there to warrant it 😁.

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Amazon amazons Mar 4, 2019

Statistically most people don’t make it to L7 at all. For those who do, the average tenure is right around 4 years.

Microsoft 🥜ela2 Mar 4, 2019

Is it true across PM and PMT as well? They are hired at L6 right after MBA.

Amazon XIit65 Mar 4, 2019

I've seen MBAs get managed out if they don't make it to L7 in 5 years (assuming they started as PM/PMT). Many MBAs also start in something like finance or retail and switch into PM after a few years. The clock restarts for them when they switch.

Amazon XIit65 Mar 4, 2019

Minimum is 2 years

Microsoft TLCj22 OP Mar 5, 2019

What’s driving that? How early should you start having convos to manage expectations? After 1 year?

Amazon XIit65 Mar 5, 2019

It's just a function of how long it takes to ramp up and deliver even a single project of sufficient scope. There's no minimum b

Amazon UTukMyJerb Mar 4, 2019

Took me 4 years

Amazon TPMs Mar 5, 2019

Very rare