Navigating the engineering job market

The reality of being a Principal Engineer

Silvia Botros

Four steps to identifying your new role

Lara Hogan

Followership: a mechanism for distributing leadership

Crystal Hirschorn

Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)

Pat Kua

The myths and traps of "managing up"

Katie Wilde

Learning to love meta productivity

Nickolas Means

Not all engineering leaders are engineering managers

Tanya Reilly

Level up into leadership with human-centered design

Crystal Yan

The parable of the locksmith

Coraline Ada Ehmke

Software freedom vs human freedom

Coraline Ada Ehmke

From open source to ethical source

Coraline Ada Ehmke

'It’s been a tough week': managing mental health in the workplace

Leena Mansour

How to be a sponsor when you're a developer

Lara Hogan

Taking charge of your career growth

Rod Begbie

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On being Latinx and an Engineering Leader in the United States

César Puerta

Virginia Lacayo

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Learnings from my first 90 days as an engineering manager

Yenny Cheung

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Learnings from Realizing Empathy and how to apply them as an engineer

Stephen Matysik

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How to build your learning culture

Kwame Thomison

How to uncover leadership opportunities

Pat Kua

Taking a thoughtful approach to the job search process

Kevin Goldsmith

Navigating conflict between management styles

Kevin Stewart

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Bootstrapping a culture of learning in five minutes a day

Matthew Butt

The invisible song of engineering leadership

Nickolas Means

Mentor, coach, sponsor: a guide to developing engineers

Neha Batra

How 2020 has shaped you as an engineering leader

Lara Hogan

Three habits to thrive in your first engineering leadership role

Pat Kua

Building a vernacular with your engineering team

Kevin Goldsmith

Leverage your expertise to excel as an engineering leader

Nickolas Means

Should engineering managers be technical?

Charity Majors

Four areas of focus for successful technical leaders

Tanaka Mutakwa

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Owning your onboarding in a remote world

Nielet D'mello

Tools for effective delegation in engineering management

Jason Wong

Maximize your mentorship: search and secure

Neha Batra

How to write communication guidelines – and live by them

Antonia Landi

How to become involved in your technical community

Shodipo Ayomide

The skill of naming what’s happening in the room

Lara Hogan

Don't let miscommunications derail your projects

Yaphi Berhanu

You're not just a manager, you're also a boss

Amy Newell

Common management failures in developing individual contributors

Camille Fournier

Creating an early career plan that grows as you do

Gabrielle Taylor

What blocks you from listening?

Pat Kua

Empathy: the key to effective verbal communication

Pietra Freitas

Document yourself: a framework for career advancement

Michelle Brenner

When, why, and how to stop coding as your day job

Kevin Goldsmith

The night the lights went out in Texas

Nickolas Means

Becoming an engineering manager: autonomy equals responsibility

José Caldeira

What linguistics can teach us about building software with distributed teams

Andrew Hao

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Learnings from 'Building an environment for learning and development'

Ellie Spencer-Failes

The eight flavors of engineering management

Yenny Cheung

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Learnings from 'Communicating effectively within engineering orgs'

Ellie Spencer-Failes

Dealing with FOMO as an engineering leader

Pat Kua

Leading engineers when you aren't one yourself

Sarah Milstein

Leading through writing in software engineering

Amy Nguyen

Don’t stall your burnout recovery

Nickolas Means

Fundamentals of leadership development for high-performers

Seung Chan Lim

Career development for engineering managers

Charity Majors

Becoming an engineering director

Jason Wong

Borrowing lines from great leaders around you

Lara Hogan

Filtering your language as an engineering leader

Rod Begbie

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Using communication frameworks to become a better engineering leader

Markus Tacker

From individual contributor to manager, and back again

Gemma Barlow

An engineer’s self-review guide

Neha Batra

‘What do you mean I’m not perfect’? How to be on the receiving end of constructive feedback

Brianna McCullough

How to have difficult conversations

Angela Riggs

Getting through the awkwardness of networking

Wesley Faulkner

Who are staff, principal, and distinguished engineers?

Mariana Valette

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Why being a mentor benefits you too

How to expand your scope as a Staff+ engineer

Andrew Hao

Being a principal engineer. The world is your oyster.

Silvia Botros

Be a brilliant people developer

Meri Williams

Tech lead skills for developers

Pat Kua

Supercharging your impact as an engineering leader

Suzan Bond

How to level up as a programmer

Chelsea Troy

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Reimagining servant leadership

Koes Bong

Finding a company with an inclusive engineering culture

Jossie Haines

Leading without authority as a Staff+ Engineer

Pat Kua

Transferring your manager skills when returning to the individual contributor track

Vaidehi Joshi

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Finding the right engineering role for you

Felipe Iserte Bonfim

Delegation 202: Finding the right people and setting them up for success

Neha Batra

Writing matters: How to improve your written communication skills

Sarah Drasner

Three things that are limiting your impact as an engineer

Pat Kua

Be a brilliant people developer

Meri Williams

Tech Lead Masterclass

Pat Kua

Secrets to securing speaking engagements

Brianna McCullough

Top 10 ideas to take into 2022

Ishaan Singh

Five valuable lessons for a new tech lead

James Samuel

How to set healthy boundaries with your work

Vaidehi Joshi

Grow your influence with the art of diplomacy

Pat Kua

Changing jobs during pregnancy: Secrets to success

Vaidehi Kulkarni

Seven must-reads for women in tech

Ella Morrish

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What top companies are looking for in a great remote technical interview

Robin Gupta

Want to become a mentee? Follow these five steps.

Leslie Chapman

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How coaching can help you become a better leader

Maryam Umar

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How to maximize your job offer as a remote engineer

Lawrence Barker

Supercharging your impact as an engineering director

Suzan Bond

How do you keep growing when you are the leader of the organization?

Kevin Goldsmith

Getting credit for invisible work at the Staff+ level

Ryan Harter

To code or not to code: What's the right balance for Staff+ engineers?

Joy Ebertz

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How to stand out behind the screen: A guide for remote candidates

Matthew Gladyshev

Building bridges with difficult co-workers

Sally Lait

How to grow your impact beyond your team

Pat Kua

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Four things you need to know from 'Setting yourself up for success as a remote candidate'

Ella Morrish

How to gather helpful insight from your peers

Lara Hogan

How to lead when you’re going through a personal crisis

Swati Swoboda

Why you should be a mentor (yes, even you!)

Leslie Chapman

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How to manage up in your team: Six steps for success

Tadeh Hakopian

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Eight things you need to know when moving from a startup to an established tech company

Govind Chandrasekhar

Five must-reads for Staff+ engineers

Ella Morrish

Everything you need to know when transitioning from IC to manager

Robin Gupta

How to get helpful, actionable feedback from your colleagues

Lara Hogan

The secret to getting to the Staff+ level? Leverage.

Camille Fournier

How to navigate organizational changes

Leslie Chapman

Why your path to engineering management doesn’t have to be traditional

Patrick Young

LeadDev editor’s picks: August 2022

Ella Morrish

Engineering manager or individual contributor: Which path is right for you?

Jason Lengstorf

A tech lead’s guide to effective communication

Addy Osmani

Three proven strategies for presenting to busy people (like your boss!)

Gina Trapani

A CTO’s guide to code-switching: How to tailor your messages to your audience

Armon Dadgar

Three ways to make time for reflection as an engineering leader

Pat Kua

Is a project management career right for you?

Björn Fastabend

How to set yourself up for success in a Staff+ engineering role

Amy Unger

LeadDev editor’s picks: September 2022

Ella Morrish

What is a Vice President of Engineering?

Ella Morrish

The surprisingly high cost of multitasking (and how to avoid it)

Sara Sparrow

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How to succeed by getting good at failing

Siobhan Bamber

The leader’s journal: Become an inspiring leader in ten minutes a day

Ofir Sharony

How becoming a parent accelerated my path to staff engineer

Krys Flores

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What to expect when transitioning from IC to engineering manager

Milly Rowett

LeadDev editor’s picks: October 2022

Ella Morrish

Why impatience is a virtue in engineering leaders

Gina Trapani

How to find and become a great engineering mentor

Addy Osmani

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Five things I wish I knew before becoming an engineering manager

Bruno Show

Four ways to protect yourself from burnout

Cassidy Williams

LeadDev editor’s picks: November 2022

Scott Carey

What US engineering managers can expect to earn in 2023

Scott Carey

What UK engineering managers can expect to earn in 2022

Scott Carey

How to survive the tech layoffs storm

Chris Stokel-Walker

What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up

Josh Fruhlinger

The three steps to take after you’ve been laid off

Lena Reinhard

Your 30-60-90-day plan as a new manager

Franziska Hinkelmann

You’re not lacking passion, you’re lacking energy

Plum Ertz

LeadDev editor’s picks: January 2023

Scott Carey

What makes an effective software engineer?

Addy Osmani

The best of LeadDev 2022

Ishaan Singh

Demystifying managing managers

Anita Singh

How to be an ethical engineering leader

Adriana Villela

Learning to enjoy the career progression journey

Stu Cavill

Exercising foresight as an engineering leader

Pat Kua

Three ways to develop contextual awareness as a leader

Atindra Ghosh

Goal planning for the new year and beyond

Leslie Chapman

LeadDev editor’s picks: February 2023

Scott Carey

Want to stay technical as a manager? Stay curious

Camille Fournier

Nurturing a non-linear career

Alexander Nicholson

Values: The runbook for leadership

Nickolas Means

Three skills to develop before becoming an engineering leader

Nav Kumar

LeadDev editor’s picks: March 2023

Scott Carey

Becoming a more self-directing Staff+ individual contributor

Omer van Kloeten

Lessons learned from managing managers

Anita Singh

Being a highly sensitive engineering leader during uncertain times

Tanya Raheel

Just 16% of training budgets have been cut in 2023

Scott Carey

LeadDev editor’s picks: April 2023

Scott Carey

How to return to work after parental leave

Maude Lemaire

The career progression of a software tester

Laveena Ramchandani

How leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos

Pat Kua

How to make performance reviews more productive

Matt Newkirk

What is a software architect? Someone with an eye on the big picture

Josh Fruhlinger

A diverse career can help you be a better leader

Afiya Chohollo

How to better organize your time as a new engineering manager

Jakub Svoboda

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Five strategies to navigate uncertain times

Garima Sharma

Aquil Arif

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Four strategies for avoiding stress as a senior engineer

Jack Franklin

Breaking down different software tester roles

Laveena Ramchandani

LeadDev editor’s picks: May 2023

Scott Carey

Leading as the most experienced engineer in the room

Meg Adams

An introvert’s guide to engineering management

Tim Cigrand

Getting the best for your team by effectively managing upwards

James Stanier

Being a tech lead doesn’t mean having all the answers

Jack Franklin

LeadDev editor’s picks: June 2023

Scott Carey

Setting boundaries when you’re overworked

Tanya Raheel

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9 ways to build technical depth, fast

Rose Wiegley

What is a staff engineering manager and how can you become one?

Anjuan Simmons

LeadDev editor’s picks: July 2023

Scott Carey

Using leave to cultivate autonomy in your team

Malek Kazdaghli

LeadDev editor’s picks: August 2023

Scott Carey

Answering some common engineering leadership questions

Mathias Meyer

Lena Reinhard

Going from staff engineer to engineering manager

Manu Ustenko

Maximizing your impact when moving into a leadership role

Kevin Ball

The reality of being an engineering fellow

Leslie Chapman

What is a tech lead? First among equals on a developer team

Josh Fruhlinger

Fostering a skip-level manager relationship

Maude Lemaire

3 goals to work towards when starting a new Staff+ role

Sally Wahba

Strategies for managing being overwhelmed

James Stanier

A leader’s guide to effective time management

Francisco Trindade

LeadDev editor’s picks: September 2023

Scott Carey

Knowing when it's time to leave your job

David Kiger

What do we mean by Staff+?

Ishaan Singh

Professional growth based on personal passions

Nelida Velazquez

The reality of being a VP of Engineering

Emily Nakashima

Tech is changing, engineering management is not

David Yee

Anastasija Kovacevic

LeadDev editor’s picks: October 2023

Scott Carey

3 ways to use generative AI for engineering management

Juan Manuel Romera Ferrio

4 strategies to amplify engineering leader productivity

Leslie Chapman

Becoming a force multiplier by influencing without seniority

Jennie Lees

How tech leads can manage projects effectively

Jack Franklin

The unexpected learnings of a first-time tech lead

Martha Lambert

Ask Mathias: How do I delegate my work when I don’t have enough time?

Mathias Meyer

Why being laid off can help you be a better manager

Chris Jimenez

How to determine if a company is right for you

Ashwin Raghav Mohan Ganesh

Harsha Vardhan Mudumba Venkata

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The 4 steps to leading through a downturn

Maria Ntalla

Bolstering your toolbox as an engineering manager

Tramaine Darby

How to communicate a decision you disagree with

Lena Reinhard

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Rethinking your engineering budget during a downturn

Andy Roberts

Ask Maria: How do I turn around a strained relationship with a peer?

Maria Ntalla

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Adapting your leadership for a downturn

Shawn Gandhi

How engineering leaders can write better proposals

Jesal Gadhia