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How to approach it
They want to know if you're ambitious, realistic and likely to stay. Show a direction rather than a job title, and tie your growth to what this role and company can offer.
Example answer
"In five years I'd like to be someone the team relies on for technical direction leading the design of major systems and mentoring engineers who are where I am now. This role is a great step towards that because of the ownership you give engineers over architecture. Whether that ends up as a staff engineer or a lead role, I want the growth to happen here, building on what I learn in the next few years."