Google probably got the terminology from Bell Labs. A "Member of Technical Staff" was for PHDs or very accomplished engineers. See https://www.quora.com/When-di

Google probably got the terminology from Bell Labs. A "Member of Technical Staff" was for PHDs or very accomplished engineers. See https://www.quora.com/When-did-Bell-Labs-add-the-Distinguished-Member-of-Technical-Staff-title https://www.quora.com/When-did-Bell-Labs-add-the-Distinguish...