I was under the impression I would be interviewed for the L4 level. But recruiter just let me know they'd be aiming for L5 based on my background. Is any difference in terms of the kinds of questions I'll be getting? Are the technical questions same or different?
The interviews will be the same for 4 vs 5. The interviewers don’t even know what level the recruiter is targeting. The signals gathered will be used to determine a level in Candidate Review.
Same questions but the bar is higher
As in they expect the candidate to get a more optimal solution to the questions?
Better system design I would guess. Optimal solution in coding sounds like a must either way