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Mastering the art of continuous delivery
Explore practical methods for continuous delivery, solving common challenges to enable faster, more reliable software releases for your team.
AI-accelerated migrations at scale
Learn how Airbnb has been using AI and self-serve tools to enable seamless, large-scale migrations, and some of the hurdles we’ve faced to get there.
You can big bang!
Explore when rewriting code from scratch actually works and how to plan a successful, high-impact system redesign.
Scaling AI for high-stakes, real-time payments
What does it take to run real-time AI in Stripe’s core payment flow? This is the story of scaling ML in a latency-critical system used by billions and built by multiple engineering orgs.
Guiding mentees on the path to distinguished engineering
Discover how to mentor engineers toward Distinguished roles by developing technical excellence, strategic impact, and organizational influence.
The lean architect: Experimenting your way to better decisions
Discover how hypothesis-driven architecture helps Staff+ engineers make better decisions early, reduce risk, and build resilient systems.
Splitting the monolith and coherent impact
Explore how to drive architectural change by creating “coherent impact” through small, aligned projects instead of one large rewrite.
Mind the gap: Navigating the staff+ performance cliff
Explore why new Staff+ leaders often feel lost and how to rebuild confidence, clarity, and impact after the transition.
The magic of crisis
Discover how Staff+ engineers can use moments of crisis to drive lasting technical change and strengthen organizational systems.
The altitude slider: Knowing when to dive into code vs. drive the strategy
Practical cues and rituals that help senior ICs oscillate between architectural vision and hands-on execution.
Beyond the badge: Maintaining your staff qualities, no matter your title
Discover how to sustain your core staff engineering qualities and impact, regardless of your evolving job title or leadership responsibilities.
Building Figma
Explore how a small, scrappy team at Figma turned a big product vision into a major launch through smart execution.
Scaling LinkedIn’s search infrastructure: Key decisions and engineering challenges
Explore the key engineering decisions and challenges behind scaling LinkedIn’s search infrastructure to support billions of daily queries.
Engineering excellence: New product development in medical devices
Go behind the scenes of a 7-year journey developing a NextGen SPECT/CT scanner at Siemens Healthineers — from concept to clinical trial. Discover lessons in engineering leadership, architecture, culture, and compliance along the way.
How to lead when you just don’t know the tech
How to lead successfully in unfamiliar technical domains by embracing uncertainty, empowering teams, and still delivering results—even when you’re not the expert.
Anti-Misalignment: Nobody knows what “alignment” is
Most “alignment” efforts just react to misalignment. This talk reframes alignment as group flow, explores why misalignment is so viscerally felt, and shares practical tools to move from reactive coordination to proactive clarity and autonomy.
Are we arguing or are we architecting?
Guiding technology decisions at scale is daunting for senior ICs. Spirited debates often feel like conflict, but they’re crucial. Learn to turn these clashes into collaborative, well-informed decisions. Are we arguing or architecting?
Un-becoming the bottleneck
The biggest obstacle to team growth is often Staff+ engineers themselves. Breaking this pattern requires more than just “org-wide impact” it calls for deep, deliberate focus on growing 2-3 key engineers around you.
Overcoming “us vs. them” thinking
Why us vs. them thinking arises, how to spot it, and how – and why – to bridge the divide.
Beyond the prototype – an engineer’s guide to impactful POCs
How do you take an idea from a Proof of Concept (POC) to a scalable implementation? This talk breaks down a structured approach to planning, scoping, executing, and deploying POCs in phases.
Scaling systems, scaling influence: Lessons from distributed architecture
Scaling systems and scaling influence share the same principles. Learn how distributed systems thinking can help you become a more effective technical leader at scale.
Leading a team through 0-1 product development
In this talk we will discuss tips for leading an engineering team through developing a new product fast, especially when there are a lot of unknowns. In this talk we will discuss tips for leading an engineering team through developing a new product fast, especially when there are a lot of unknowns.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
How can AI be leveraged in day to day workflows?
Join facilitated conversations and dive into key issues facing engineering teams.
Meet the speakers
Chat with the speakers face-to-face in a relaxed, conversational environment.
Voltron Quest
Inspired by Lara Hogan’s Manager Voltron, meet other leaders to build your peer network at StaffPlus New York.
My team is being asked to move faster, but we’re already going as fast as we can. What can I do?
Trade tactics for tackling everyday challenges.
My team needs to be given time to fix technical debt but my leadership team won’t listen. What can I do?
Trade tactics for tackling everyday challenges.
How to mentor effectively?
Join facilitated conversations and dive into key issues facing engineering teams.
How to lead through influence rather than authority?
Join facilitated conversations and dive into key issues facing engineering teams.
Stepping into the role of Staff Engineer
Dedicated sessions on how to take the next step in your career for stepping into the role of a Staff Engineer
What the hell is a Principal Software Engineer anyway?
Trade tactics for tackling everyday challenges.
How do you impact the technical standards of your org as a staff+ leader?
Join facilitated conversations and dive into key issues facing engineering teams.
How do you work effectively on cross-team projects as a staff+ leader?
Join facilitated conversations and dive into key issues facing engineering teams.
Meet leaders from similar domains
Join our relaxed sessions where you can meet peers working in similar domains to share ideas, collaborate on challenges and exchange solutions.
Preparing for the role of Principal Engineer
Dedicated sessions on how to take the next step in your career for preparing for the role of a Principal Engineer
Talented engineers on my team want to advance their careers, but there aren’t opportunities available for advancement. How can I keep them motivated?
Trade tactics for tackling everyday challenges.
WORKSHOP TRACK
Systems thinking to drive software delivery excellence
Join one of seven 80-minute micro-workshops included as part of your conference pass. Check back soon for full details.
Decision-making techniques for engineering leaders
Join one of seven 80-minute micro-workshops included as part of your conference pass. Check back soon for full details.
Metrics to improve developer productivity
Join one of seven 80-minute micro-workshops included as part of your conference pass. Check back soon for full details.
Team development in the age of AI
Join one of seven 80-minute micro-workshops included as part of your conference pass. Check back soon for full details.