At most technology companies, you'll reach Senior Software Engineer, the career level, in five to eight years. At that point your path branches, and you have the opportunity to pursue engineering management or continue down the path of technical excellence to become a Staff Engineer. Over the past few years we've seen a flurry of books unlocking the engineering manager career path, like Camille Fo
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