[AdrianB1]

Is that a higher level position ("promoted" suggests that)? In my FMCG IT department I am the TL & "technical architect", but I am on the same level as a senior developer, just having in the top 3 priorities the coaching and mentorship of all technical people in the department and no code expected (I do write some as examples or templates). What is the TL level in Google vs developers and architects?

[Arainach]

No different. TLs are Software Engineers in title, track, compensation, and performance reviews. Most TLs are L5/6 (Senior or Staff).