Recording coming soon.
Working as staff+ engineer comes with a lot of ambiguity, and figuring out how to step into the role can be just as challenging. Have you ever considered stepping into a technical role? Unsure of what skills you need to demonstrate to get that opportunity? Whether you’re interested in making the jump to an individual contributor role, or just curious to know how to become a staff+ engineer, this panel has you covered! We’ll be exploring:
Key takeaways
- What it takes to become a staff+ engineer
- What skills you need to demonstrate before becoming a staff+ engineer and the ones you will need to be successful in the role
- How to carve out the opportunities internally once you know what it takes to become a staff+ engineer
- Who you can partner with in the organization to get the right experience and set yourself up for the transition
Moderator
Blanca works as a Lead Analytics Engineer at the Berlin-based fintech startup Topi.
Panelists
.png)
I'm a Staff Engineer at Slack, where I've worked on the initial team that built Workflow Builder. I've since worked on rebuilding the Slack Developer Platform from the ground up. Before Slack, I've worked in education, financial, and government sectors, typically specializing in infrastructure and automation.
Duretti Hirpa is a writer and Staff Engineer based in San Francisco, California. She's a ten-year veteran of the technology industry.
.png)
Alex is a Senior Staff Engineer at Volvo Cars. He has a wide range of experience across multiple industries from media to robotics to telecom and health care. He's a big advocate of inclusion, growth mindset, and applying systems thinking into career path. He shares his notes on his newsletter at https://blog.alexewerlof.com/
Maxi is a full-stack software engineer at Help Scout.
