Ish. There is a ceiling to an ic. Sr dr ic level(distinguished) is probably it, while an em can go up to svp level. Let's not kid ourselves, the ladders are ne

Ish. There is a ceiling to an ic. Sr dr ic level(distinguished) is probably it, while an em can go up to svp level. Let's not kid ourselves, the ladders are never equal, and a senior ic level doesnt translate well to another company. After l7 and above, the skillset is only mostly recognized within the company.