Charity Majors • 4/20/2021

How To Hire An Engineering Manager

This article explores the critical decision of whether to hire an engineering manager externally or promote from within an existing engineering team. It argues for a strong preference for internal candidates, discussing both ethical and pragmatic reasons, such as existing knowledge of the tech stack and team dynamics. The piece frames management as a career change, not a promotion, and outlines the core responsibilities of an engineering manager.

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