Considering my current company(I know), should I expect to be downleveled to SDEI? Is there even a glimer of hope for SDEII? YOE 4 TC 108
Do NOT take a sde1 offer. You will be your mgr’s b**** in most cases and burn out. Also 108k is low end of sde1 pay. Sde2 low end starts at 175k. So ya, interview other places.
AFAIK They will not offer SDEI If you are 4+ years exp and don’t meet L5 bar
If you care about title then you dont want SDE1 because you'll see some new grads and it may lead to resentment. If you care about money you can probably get top range of SDE1 with 4YOE and MAYBE pick up SDE2 in a year or 2. The assessment will gauge where you are technically so it's not the recruiter's call to make.
The level you get offered has nothing to do with your current company. Based on your YOE, you will very likely be assessed for a SDE 2. The rest is up to you. No one will ever take a look at your resume, see “Cognizant”, say “nay, SDE 1 for sure!”.
Very good to know thanks
You've got a shot with 4 yoe