Sw engineering is one of the few industries where just by having ~8-10 years experience in the field+some demonstrated leadership (eg projects) opens up engineering manager opportunities.
All because of the very high growth: most places can’t keep up just hiring EMs externally.
All because of the very high growth: most places can’t keep up just hiring EMs externally.
https://twitter.com/yahyabayramoglu/status/1429347808549670913
Internally “promoting” engineers to managers is a great thing: *when* these new managers have the right support during this transition.
Some of the very best line-managers I’ve known have been internal promotions. They often became the manager they wish they had.
Some of the very best line-managers I’ve known have been internal promotions. They often became the manager they wish they had.
I became a manager this way (leading projects/teams and we made it official later). I also tried to empower people on my team to lead, being transparent about what managers do, advocating for engineers in my org to become managers. Many have done so: I’m glad they did.
Worth comparing software tech to other industries.
In many industries, becoming a manager involves getting credentials like MBAs. Managers are often brought in from the outside, with little to no domain experience.
Tech companies not doing this are so much better off IMO.
In many industries, becoming a manager involves getting credentials like MBAs. Managers are often brought in from the outside, with little to no domain experience.
Tech companies not doing this are so much better off IMO.
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