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Bands · Software engineer · UK
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SeniorityRangeContext
IC1 / Junior£42-£58kPicked sees about 20 percent of applicants in this band. Strong entry-level signal, light on track record.
IC2 / Engineer£58-£82kThe largest band by applicant volume. Most applied-engineer hires sit here.
IC3 / Senior£82-£120kThe band where about 40 percent of Picked hires land. Mid-to-senior track record.
IC4 / Staff£115-£160kSpecialist or tech-lead band. Smaller pool, deeper evidence required.
IC5 / Principal£150-£210kSub-1 percent of applicants. Principal or deep specialist with multi-cycle ownership.
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