> how is this a "senior engineer"? Is this a "they worked in the industry for 6 years and are now senior" type situation...
Yeah, this is the situation exactly, though I've known a few seniors that were senior just because they've hung around and not experience.
> what is your history and position in the company? It seems odd that you'd get completely ignored by this supposed senior engineer
Been with the company for over a decade at this point. I think I have a pretty good reputation generally. Someone sent me a "This is why cogman10 is the GOAT" message for some of my technical interactions on large public team chats.
Why I'm being ignored? I have a bunch of guesses but nothing I'm willing to share.
Also, what is your history and position in the company? It seems odd that you'd get completely ignored by this supposed senior engineer (something that usually happens more often with overconfident juniors) if you have meaningful experience in the field and domain.