I am planning to apply for Amazon L7 dev positions. Can some one help me how different is process for L7 IC level vs Manager. Apart from leetcoding what all the aspects need to be considered What is the expected total compensation range for this position YOE: 12
If you have faang/ms experience you might be considered for L6 else down leveled to L5 is a high possibility.
How/when does downleveling happen? I have my onsite for an L6 coming up this week. 14 yoe
Usually during the interview debriefing. If most of the panel including the BR think you are a strong candidate but missed to raise the bar for the level then the BR checks if the candidate raises the bar for level-1
Just curious, do u currently work for wipro and you plan to apply for principal engineer position at amazon?
I worked in oracle as principal engineer and moved to Wipro. I left wipro and moved to Oracle as Senior Principal. May i know whether there is any issue with Wipro?
You know directors from other large companies often come in at L6 at amazon. I extremely slim chance you will come in at L7
FYI down leveling is not always done. If you have tons of experience and still fail to raise the bar for say L6...it’s pretty much considered a big negative and no offer is given
You do have a better chance of coming in @ a 7 than getting promo’d to a 7. The problem is you won’t have any support to succeed. The tech promo process for a 7 includes tech board which evals your code and is loaded with a**holes.
☝🏾☝🏾 just apply and interview at L7 and do your best. That’s the easier path to L7. If you’re down leveled at least you gave it a shot.
What is the TC for L7 SDM
Need help
Not trying to rain on your parade, but you don’t have enough experience for L7 dev or dev manager. If you get an interview, it’ll be for L6.
People have gotten there with less experience. But they have very impressive accomplishments.
Sure, but that’s very much the exception and not the rule.