Re:Ask HN: What are Google Software Engineer levels, expecta...
by okdood64 on Saturday May 25, 2024 @01:59PM
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Expectations aren't that dissimilar from other FAANG for comparable levels; though from what I've heard it's arguable harder to get through (promoted) the levels than other places:
- L3: Be able to do pre-assigned tasks yourself well. Minimal hand-holding.
- L4: Be fully self-sufficient, and lead small projects on your own.
- L5: Have team-level and/or some org level technical leadership. Find and lead large impact projects yourself. Potential TL.
- L6: Have consistent org level impact that can affect many teams. Be able to set long term technical vision.
- L3: Be able to do pre-assigned tasks yourself well. Minimal hand-holding.
- L4: Be fully self-sufficient, and lead small projects on your own.
- L5: Have team-level and/or some org level technical leadership. Find and lead large impact projects yourself. Potential TL.
- L6: Have consistent org level impact that can affect many teams. Be able to set long term technical vision.
- L7: Who knows