15+ YOE, Tech Lead/Senior SDE, averaged $110k TC over the past few years. I have led teams, mentored engineers, and founded projects that have kept companies afloat through hard financial times. Some management experience as well.
5 is what you'll likely be put into at G for management. Pure SWE, depends on your leetcode and demonstrated success, but 5(Sr) is still way more likely than 6(staff)
I am trying to stay pure SDE/SWE, but I keep getting recruiters banging on my inbox for management. Might end up that way if I keep I fucking up Leetcode stuff in interviews. I appreciate the advice!
L6
L5 if you are lucky. Likely L4. FANG greatly devalues experience at other companies as titles don’t mean much there.
Ignore ^
I appreciate the advice regardless if someone says to ignore it. Sometimes a reality check is needed in life.
@Ashlawn “kept companies afloat through hard financial times”........were you compensated well for that level of contribution?
Lets just say that TC maxes out at around $125k at the current place and I am a fool.
That’s what I hate the most. When you pour ur heart and soul, make significant contributions to the company but you don’t even get rewarded adequately !!
Lowest level. faang don't care about your past.
Probably 4 but you will get a massive pay raise and can rise quickly if you can apply said experience.
YEO means nothing. Focus on the interview.
L6