It’s a senior/tech lead/team lead role similar to Google L5. Some L6s get to do staff work, but L7 is really our staff level. We don’t consider transitioning into management an “advance”/promotion but it’s doable if you want to make the change.
In terms of leading the team, how much is the L6 doing compared to the manager?
L6 ICs are expected to oversee projects at the team level (leading check-in meetings, delegating tasks, etc.), but they’re not responsible for making sure other people are performing.
At 10+ yoe aim for L7
External L7 offers are incredibly rare and almost impossible
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It’s a little of Senior a little of staff.