Have over 7 yoe. 3 in product and remaining in consulting/tech implementation. Just got a L4 product manager at Google. Can I negotiate for L5? Is L4 aligned with my level of experience or should I push to L5?

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7yoe is aligned with L4, especially with only 3 in product. L5 is around 9-10, L6 12+.

If you already got the L4 offer, it is basically too late. You cannot negotiate your way to L5 (not in this market for PMs, unless you're some specialized AI candidate from a key AI player). L5s sre interviewed according to higher standards, with possibly different interviewers and different competition. Maybe you can ask to re-interview for a different role, but that is unlikely to work.

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"Will likely pay me lower"? Get the offer first and then see. L4 PMs un MTV have been making more than 330k, but not remote. If you want to maximize flexibility and the ratio of pay to cost of living, stay remote in MCOL.

Is this for a Product or Strategy Role?

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Agree with Google 1. You could think about the value beyond just Google brand- there’s so much rapid industry evolution (and highly qualified laid off googlers) I wouldn’t over invest in the LTV.

E.g., Does the role offer distinctive product/industry/AI/learning exposure that aren’t available to you now ? Is the team primed for growth?

Just one POV :)
And congratulations regardless!

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