Speedrunning Guide

Speedrunning Guide: Senior (L5) -> Staff (L6)

When I told my parents about my promotion from Senior Engineer (L5) to Staff Engineer (L6), they thought “Staff” sounded like a step down. In the…

Aug 25, 2023 •

Speedrunning Guide: Mid-level (L4) -> Senior (L5)

Senior engineer (L5) is the first level that big tech recognizes as a “terminal” level. This means there is no pressure to continue to grow past this…

Aug 11, 2023 •

Speedrunning Guide: Junior (L3)-> Mid-Level (L4)

This guide is written for engineers who want to grow from L3 → L4 as fast as possible. Even if rapid growth isn’t your goal, there are learnings for all…

Aug 4, 2023 •

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