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As a data point, in big tech the Sr staff (L7 at G/FB) and higher is no more then 2% if ICs.

• yks 6y ago
  For anyone confused, “senior staff” is L7 and rare but “senior” is L5 and usually a majority of SWEs.
  • lokar 6y ago
    Correct. Sr/5 is the expected terminal level for most. Both FB and G expect steady progress to that level or you get fired (if you really can't make it).
    • chillacy 6y ago
      L4 is terminal at Google now afaik, but same concept.
      • lokar 6y ago
        Did that change?