I don't know anything about what you did or what your level is, but a few things to consider:
- While what you did sounds like good work and beneficial to the company / team, was it something that exceeded expectations or just a good job but expected?
- How many other engineers can do what you did? i.e. was what you did special / unique in some way?
- Did what you accomplished demonstrate abilities at the next level? A very good L5 that exceeds expectations may or may not be at the L6 level.
Especially at the more senior levels, a promotion isn't typically just about doing your current job well. The next level some times involves a slightly different skillset.
Again I know know anything about what you did or if you "deserve" a promotion, but some things to consider.
- While what you did sounds like good work and beneficial to the company / team, was it something that exceeded expectations or just a good job but expected?
- How many other engineers can do what you did? i.e. was what you did special / unique in some way?
- Did what you accomplished demonstrate abilities at the next level? A very good L5 that exceeds expectations may or may not be at the L6 level.
Especially at the more senior levels, a promotion isn't typically just about doing your current job well. The next level some times involves a slightly different skillset.
Again I know know anything about what you did or if you "deserve" a promotion, but some things to consider.