What would a ‘head of product’ or ‘head of innovation’ — 10 yoe managing mobile/platform teams of 4-10 at non-FAANG big fortune companies — Convert into levels for FAANG San Francisco / Bay Area.
Usually require a PhD iirc.
Not an executive
Possibly even L5. I’ve seen VPs at startups come in at L5.
Depends on the startup. Could be L4 as well.
Probably a 5, maybe 6 if you are a high performer and do very well on interviews.
It is really tough to come in as L6. If you nail the interview it's possible, but you will most likely be downleveled to L5.
I’ve seen head anywhere from Sr, Mgr to Sr Dir. At Amazon Principal, Head, Sr, Mgr. are all the same level. Never a V.P. It’s a bullshit title to hide under.
L6 max, probably L5
It’s L6/7 at AWS
Probably L6 at most companies