Google willing to interview me for L3 (entry level) but I’m a C up for promotion to SC (4.5 years exp), would it hold me back? Would future employers be able to see the level? Title would still be SWE

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I know a guy who was a scrum master at a tiny company that got bought by google. He worked there for like 1.5 years and has since translated that into director and higher roles at fortune 100s. This guy isn’t particularly smart or capable. I pretty strongly attribute his success to Google being on his resume.

Totally anecdotal but that’s all I’ve got.

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If you’re happy with the pay and responsibilities and the external title is all the same, why would it really matter what internal level you’re on? If you’re a top performer you’ll get promoted quickly. I came in as an L3, got promoted to L4 within the year (tech ladder).

Also unless you’re going to another big tech company, I doubt most other employers have much insight into Google’s internal leveling. They’d be more interested in your projects and your contributions. It’s not like consulting (I was at ACN before) where all the levels are super clear cut and there’s a relatively straight path to promotion.

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