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| vs | P2 DATADA.DATABASE6A4E.P2 Database Engineering — P2 | P3 DATADA.DATABASE6A4E.P3 Database Engineering — P3 | P4 DATADA.DATABASE6A4E.P4 Database Engineering — P4 | M2 DATADA.DATAENGID906.M2 Data Engineering — M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market pay | $72k ($57k–$92k)inherited | $82k ($65k–$105k)inherited | $109k ($86k–$139k)inherited | $110k ($87k–$141k)inherited |
| Level | P2 · P2 — Developing Professional | P3 · P3 — Mid-Level Professional | P4 · P4 — Senior Professional | M2 · M2 — Manager II |
| Function | Data & Database Engineering | Data & Database Engineering | Data & Database Engineering | Data & Database Engineering |
| Focus | Database Engineering | Database Engineering | Database Engineering | Data Engineering |
| Typical years | 1–3 | 3–5 | 5–8 | 5–8 |
| Scope | Defined deliverables / small features | Features or a sub-system end-to-end | A system or set of related features | An established team or sub-function |
| Autonomy | General supervision; reviewed at milestones | Works independently on standard work; reviewed on the non-standard | Self-directed; reviewed at critical decision points | Owns planning for the group |
| Impact | Own and immediate-team deliverables | Project / team outcomes | Multi-team / function outcomes | Group delivery and development |
| Decision rights | Routine technical choices within guidance | Owns implementation decisions for own scope | Owns technical decisions for a system; influences adjacent design | Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group |