Because of the interchangeability of titles for the same work, I find it's better to get hired as a sr. dev. Then prove that you can actually do the same work a

Because of the interchangeability of titles for the same work, I find it's better to get hired as a sr. dev. Then prove that you can actually do the same work as sr. staff engs then get fast-track promoted twice with accompanying increases that are easy to justify once you have a track record at the new company. If I find that I can't contribute good ideas because of title, then I'm not at the right company and should move on.