No they don't get the benefit / protections of any of those programs, they just get fired without recourse if they don't deliver.
Yes, this is true and confirmed. No pip at that level.
I think if someone get sacked at that level he'll be asked to leave voluntarily on next Monday.
I think you would be asked to give notice, not asked to leave immediately unless there was malfeasance. I am an L7 and I know we can still be PIPed at my level but frankly if my manager or VP had issues with my performance I would be out of here too.
What's your YOE/experience? Curious what kind of people get hired externally for L7+...
exactly. The bar for such levels are godamn high