You did everything right. That wasn’t the problem.

Some people move up because they ask for more.\
Others move up because they already act like they own more.\
Then there’s the third kind—the ones still waiting for someone to notice.

If that feels familiar, this section will explain why hard work alone isn’t the lever you think it is.

Some people move up because they ask for more.\
Others move up because they already act like they own more.\
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Senior engineers have proven themselves to be extremely capable at shipping high-quality, complex software efficiently. This collection breaks down how they operate and how you can get to this level too.

Senior Staff Engineers have influence across multiple teams and orgs. They are critical contributors to the direction of their organization, participating in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Staff engineers are extremely vital to any engineering team, viewing the landscape from the overall team charter level instead of individual projects.

Becoming a tech lead is the most common growth path for software engineers as they grow to senior and staff levels.

Taro offers advice for tech leads who want to manage their projects or teams more effectively

A tech lead is responsible for guiding multiple software engineers throughout the execution of a project. They usually have many years of software engineer experience and system design knowledge to help them navigate through complex software engineering situations. They work with multiple stakeholders to ensure that a project is delivered on time. They also set expectations for deliverables and quality of the project.