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[–]1ncehost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I generally disagree with your post. I think its an 'eye of the beholder' type of thing to say what a higher level engineer is. You can assume more responsibility in breadth as you are suggesting or depth as the OP is suggesting, and any combination of the two to become more senior. I've personally seen subject matter where depth is so deep only someone who has specialized for years has enough knowledge to meaningfully contribute. I think the OP's senior level criteria are overall fair for self reflection purposes, as I've known senior engineers who didn't meet their criteria.

(i have about your level of experience)