Tech title inflation: 4-YOE devs calling themselves senior
enggirlfriend · x · 2026-09-14
An engineer observes rampant title inflation across tech companies: devs with 4 years of experience act senior, seniors expect staff in 2 years, and the staff title has lost its original meaning.
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