At least in SV, many of the larger companies, startups and more established firms, interview candidates for multi-team group and then match candidates more specifically based on interview performance. Part of that process is leveling because many startups throw out senior titles like candy.

Last time I interviewed at Square, for example, after passing the interview for a particular group I met with several engineering managers within the group to understand my fit within their teams. That matching was a result of what teams the group thought I might be a good fit for based on the interview.