Name: Engineer Your Ideal Tech Career [Part 6] - What's Your Ideal Role Type?
Uploaded: 2025-02-11T04:50:49+00:00
Duration: 6 min 24 s
Description: In this video, we begin by debunking common career misconceptions that often plague individuals progressing through thei

Engineer Your Ideal Tech Career [Part 6] - What's Your Ideal Role Type?

In this video, we begin by debunking common career misconceptions that often plague individuals progressing through their career. We then cover the major role types you can aim for as a software engineer. These are only three options, and there are more nuanced ones to explore.

Specifically, we cover becoming a:

- High-Level Independent Contributor (IC)
- Tech Lead
- Engineering Manager

We'll also cover what it looks like to be at the pinnacle of your career in each of those roles.

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In this video, we begin by debunking common career misconceptions that often plague individuals progressing through thei