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AI-generated abandonware is hollowing out open source
When everyone can build, the scarce resource becomes maintainers.
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What is a staff engineer? Technical leaders who aren’t managers
Staff engineers are technical leaders who have deep domain knowledge, walking the line between tech and the business.
New York • September 8 & 9, 2027
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On our StaffPlus playlist
How to master the four Staff archetypes and elevate your impact
While the specifics of the job can vary widely, Will Larson has famously categorized the Staff+ experience into four archetypes: Tech Lead, Architect, Solver, and the Right Hand.
Understanding the role as a Staff engineer
How to define, develop and deliver in your role on the technical track.
How to balance technical direction and leadership work
But as is often the case in business, priorities constantly shift and where you focus your efforts will too. So how do you strike the right balance between working on the technical direction of the business and those tasks that require you to put your leadership hat on?
Start with an exit in mind: How to be effective by being selfish as a staff engineer
Staff engineers often get overwhelmed by long-term ownership of critical projects. This talk explores how to avoid burnout by starting every project with an exit strategy—whether transferring ownership, pausing or bootstrapping a team.
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New York • September 8 & 9, 2027
More for Staff engineers
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How to find a tribe of mentors
Finding mentors across different verticals can be the key to unlocking the next level of your career.
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Ageism is squeezing everyone out of tech jobs
Tech companies are steering clear of both younger and older generations.
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Is “agent-shoring” the end of software team offshoring?
The days of offshoring software development could be numbered
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Your first team is the key to org-wide efficiency
Alignment with your peers is the best way to secure cross-team success.
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The performative trap of public recognition
Ensuring your team members receive proper acknowledgement for their work extends beyond shallow praise.
Videos for Staff engineers
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Stress free onboarding as a Staff+ engineer
What can you do to create an efficient onboarding process for yourself stepping into a Staff+ role?
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Why observability needs to be treated as critical infrastructure
In this talk, I’ll discuss how I worked with my ICs to develop a space where the use of metrics felt less intimidating and more like a valuable tool for growth.
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How do you effectively manage senior ICs?
What does a good manager and direct report relationship look like for ICs?
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AI and the future of software engineering
Hywel Carver talks focuses on the shape of engineering teams and how they work – including how they have changed over time with the advent of Agile and DevOps – and suggest how this will change as AI-generated code becomes mainstream.
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Understanding the role as a Staff engineer
How to define, develop and deliver in your role on the technical track.
