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Most companies are pretty good at down leveling. I say go for Principal role and they can take a call. I know that companies do propose the candidates a lower role (vs outright rejection) if they feel you are good.

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Also if this is MSFT (assuming based on titles) crossing the band from Senior PM to Principal PM is hard. Might as well try coming in at that level.

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If you’re being interviewed for a senior position like that, then senior management will come and be involved in the hiring process. Be yourself, show them what you got, and senior management will make that judgement call. If they want you they’ll make it happen, whether it’s this position or something else that’s available. If they feel like what they see is good enough for Principal PM, then you’re good enough.

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