So I started at amazon as an L5 after about 10 years of pure development and technical lead experience at other companies. I have always been a top-performer at my previous jobs, but they all started as an engineer. Starting at Amazon, I am a bit concerned since there is no coding involved. I would love to hear from amazon managers if they have any advice for success. I am concerned about getting fired first time in my life :) Also, the team I am in doesn’t excite me much. Would it be better to make a move to team that I am interested in? I have only been there two weeks. TC 260k YOE 13
You are an SDM now? We generally don’t hire L5 SDMs externally
I am an external hire for L5 and I know many others. May be it varies by team
Push hard to add value, understand the objectives you need to hit to make it to L6.
How is SDM an L5?
Amazon have L5 SDMs