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There’s a separate internal tool for writing promotion documentation (i.e. not CPT or Workday). There is a separate promotion criteria per level.

To write a strong promotion packet, follow these tactics:

• Describe how you meet each of the requirements for the next level across the career matrix
• Link evidence in your documentation by pointing to project launches, tech docs, and other artifacts

There are 2 reviewers assigned to read through the promotion packet. They will review without context from the manager first and are responsible for thoroughly looking through all of the artifacts listed in the doc. They come up with their own rating before the calibration meeting. The calibration meeting includes the 2 reviewers, the manager, and the skip-level manager.

To build up visibility around your work to generate better artifacts, follow the in-depth explainer here: "How can I get my work better recognized by leadership?"

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Here are the approvals required for promotions:

• L3 -> L4 (SWE to Senior): Skip-level (senior engineering manager)
• L4+ (Senior to Staff+): Director/VP

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There is a limit at an organizational level (director scope) around promotions, but there's no limit within an individual team.