This guide is written for engineers who want to grow from L3 → L4 as fast as possible. Even if rapid growth isn’t your goal, there are learnings for all big tech career paths in this post. I’ll share everything you need to know to get to L4 fast.| www.developing.dev
L3 and L4 engineers are the most similar on the IC ladder. The differences come from the stronger technical skills L4s are expected to have. This allows them to handle more scope with less guidance. Here’s how FAANG-like companies judge L3 vs L4 engineers.| www.developing.dev
Business understanding & influencing direction| www.developing.dev
If you want to get promoted to Staff, there are a few guiding principles that will get you there.| www.developing.dev
When I told my parents about my promotion from Senior Engineer (L5) to Staff Engineer (L6), they thought “Staff” sounded like a step down. In the industry though, this title represents a level of higher technical leadership. Last week I wrote about what sets L5 and L6 apart. Now, I’ll share how to get promoted to L6 as fast as possible and how I achieved it in 1 year.| www.developing.dev
Why All Engineers Should Understand the Product| www.developing.dev
How much time to spend and who the audience should be| www.developing.dev
Video, Audio, Ergonomics, and What I Wouldn’t Buy Again| www.developing.dev
Getting Others To Prioritize Your Projects| www.developing.dev
This week I’m sharing a unanimous learning that came from a “Journey to Staff Engineer” panel I was part of. It is a small change that can have a big impact on your career. Here’s the article; enjoy!| www.developing.dev
Staff Engineers (L6) are at the same level as engineering managers. They solve problems that few others can and play a critical role in setting team direction. They lead major initiatives and influence the engineering culture of teams around them. Here are the major differences between L5 and L6:| www.developing.dev
The L4 → L5 gap is larger than the L3 → L4 one. This is because L5 promotion requires significant behavior changes. L5s are expected to lead and influence their teams. Here are the key differences between L4 and L5 engineers:| www.developing.dev
