This might sound snarky but I assure you it is not. The most simple method is applying for a "senior" role then accepting their offer. In the smaller start-up

This might sound snarky but I assure you it is not. The most simple method is applying for a "senior" role then accepting their offer. In the smaller start-up/scale-up world where "everyone's a senior" you'll be working with colleagues who only have 2-3yr experience, yet already have senior titles.