Charity Majors • 8/4/2021

Engineering Manager Archetypes and Career Paths

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This article analyzes seven archetypes for senior engineering managers based on career inflection points, not traditional hierarchy. It argues against rigid career planning, emphasizing self-awareness, understanding personal motivations, and navigating the realities of managerial power versus influence in tech.

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