# Former Amazon VP outlines path from L5 to L7 2026-08-15T12:46:41+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former Amazon vice-president Ethan Evans says engineers seeking promotion from L5 to L6 and L7 must show more than technical ability. India Today reports that he oversaw promotions for more than 270 engineers during 15 years at Amazon. L5 employees are expected to deliver independently and handle uncertainty. L6 candidates must lead major projects, identify problems and mentor colleagues. L7 engineers must solve complex problems, influence teams beyond their group and communicate with senior leaders while continuing to deliver technically. The promotion path can also bring heavier pressure. An Amazon analyst said on Grapevine that 12 to 15-hour workdays and family responsibilities left him feeling trapped after his salary tripled. Business Insider reported that senior product manager Eshaan Jain earns about $285,000 in total compensation but still feels financially strained. An Indian Amazon designer also complained about high tax deductions. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in Tags: Amazon, Business Insider, Ethan Evans, India Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/former-amazon-vp-outlines-path-from-l5-to-l7/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/former-amazon-vp-outlines-path-from-l5-to-l7/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.