I understand Facebook refers to all of their engineers as simply "Software Engineer" regardless of level but I notice a lot of Instagram folks specifically refer to themselves as "senior software engineer" on their LinkedIn. Why?
To broadcast they’re IC5+
Interesting. In other words, is it true that ALL E5+ are seniors? Or do some not get the senior title for whatever reason?
Yes, all e5+ are senior engs.
You can write whatever you want in LinkedIn. The title still remains software engineer.
Couldn't that be perceived as providing misleading information to potential employers? After all, LinkedIn is asking for your 'title'.
Yes it is hence not everyone does it. the recruiters know this so they clarify when speaking to the candidate. Happened with a friend.
Cuz they wanna flexxxxx.