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estherderby.bsky.social
The assumption built into that split is that the technical path is the one that doesn’t require leading people.

Read the full article: Technical Leadership is Leadership
▸ https://lttr.ai/AqM8p

#TechnicalLeadership #StaffEngineer #SeniorStaffEngineer
lttr.ai
September 23, 2026 at 6:01 AM
rmathew4bs.bsky.social
“How I Find Problems To Solve As A Staff Engineer”, Lalit Maganti (lalitm.com/post/find-pr...).

On HN: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4941...

On Lobsters: lobste.rs/s/utnhmy/how...

#Career #Work #Growth #StaffEngineer #Influence #ProblemSolving
How I Find Problems to Solve as a Staff Engineer
How listening broadly turns everyday problems into useful project ideas.
lalitm.com
August 25, 2026 at 12:26 PM
kindtech.bsky.social
Staff engineering roles grew this year as AI shifted senior effort from writing to reviewing and directing. The leverage math of a staff engineer changed but the scope did not
#StaffEngineer #AIEra #Leadership
August 20, 2026 at 4:49 AM
pathfinder.engineer
Staff+ Engineers: Do you experience the "Productivity Paradox"?
You are no longer just code; you are a catalyst! Your invisible work is valuable, and it is time to discover how to make it visible and lead your team like a conductor.
#StaffEngineer #TechLeadership

open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...
From Code to Catalyst: A Staff+ Engineer’s Manual
From Code to Catalyst: A Staff+ Engineer’s Manual
open.substack.com
September 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
pathfinder.engineer
In this week's issue, @tpeczek.bsky.social explores why the traditional mindset around documentation leads to either outdated or no documentation and how this mindset can be shifted.

🔗 open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...

#StaffEngineer #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering #EngineeringExcellence
Tackling the Hard Problem in Software Engineering - Documentation
As engineers, we usually encounter two types of documentation: outdated or non-existent. Even worse, we are usually unable to produce any other types of documentation. In this article, I propose a cha...
open.substack.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
pathfinder.engineer
There is an increasing number of people saying that they code reviews harmful. Why? Because we've turned them into quality bottlenecks instead of learning engines.

🔗 open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...

#StaffEngineer #TechLeadership #EngineeringCulture
How About Better Code Reviews
Code reviews are a common subject of discussion and publication, with an increasing number of people saying that they are harmful. These opinions are not without merit, so let's discuss why they tend to be bad and how they can be better.
open.substack.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
pathfinder.engineer
In this week's issue, @tpeczek.bsky.social shares his approach for making the architectural decisions more data-driven. Because gut feeling shouldn't be everything and "It felt right" your only answer.

#StaffEngineer #SoftwareArchitecture #DataDriven

open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...
Data-Driven Staff+ Engineer - Using Metrics to Drive Architecture
Surprisingly little data is used to make architectural decisions. In this article, I want to share with you a simple approach that I often use to ensure that metrics drive the architecture wherever po...
open.substack.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
pathfinder.engineer
In this week's issue, @tpeczek.bsky.social explores how the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) can be your help when you need to bring projects, processes, or entire departments back on track.

#StaffEngineer #TechLeadership

open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...
Playing Good Catcher Thanks to the OODA Loop
Staff+ engineers fulfil multiple roles and archetypes within an organisation, often simultaneously. In this issue, I'm exploring one of these roles: the 'Catcher', and a tool that can help you fulfil ...
open.substack.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
pathfinder.engineer
Team feeling slow? It's not them, it's a bottleneck! 🚧
Learn how the Theory of Constraints helps Staff+ Engineers unblock workflows and boost team speed.

Read more: pathfinderengineer.substack.com/p/your-team-...

#StaffEngineer #EngineeringLeadership #ToC
Your Team Isn't Slow, It's Constrained
Why telling your team to 'stop writing code' is the secret to going faster.
pathfinderengineer.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
pathfinder.engineer
Ever had a stakeholder say your Agile approach feels "chaotic"? You're not alone. And here's the uncomfortable truth: we engineers might be the reason why.

open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...

#StaffEngineer #PrincipalEngineer #Agile #TechLeadership
Chaos, Discipline, and Agile
Last week, I discussed choosing a workflow approach for a project with a business stakeholder. I was leaning towards the Agile methodology, but the stakeholder countered by saying that she fears we wi...
open.substack.com
June 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
pathfinder.engineer
🚀 The Art of Purposeful Release Strategy 🚀

In this week's issue of the Pathfinder Engineer newsletter, @tpeczek.bsky.social explores the approach to defining a purposeful release strategy.

🔗 open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...

#PathfinderEngineer #StaffEngineer #ReleaseManagement
The Art of Purposeful Release Strategy
Defining a release strategy is a common challenge for staff+ engineers.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
pathfinder.engineer
🚀 Cynefin Framework - A Stuff+ Tool for Approaching Problems 🚀

As senior technical leaders, we're often thrown into problems of arbitrary complexity - Cynefin Framework can be your secret weapon for tackling these challenges!

🔗 open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...

#StaffEngineer #SoftwareEngineering
Cynefin Framework - A Stuff+ Tool for Approaching Problems
I would like to introduce you to a tool that allows you to categorise the arbitrary complexity of the problems we encounter as staff+ engineers and gives you a proven way of dealing with them.
open.substack.com
January 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
pathfinder.engineer
If you're curious about "Have I Been Pwned," now's your chance!
Troy Hunt's book "Pwned" is available for free (no email required).
Check it out!

🔗 https://www.troyhunt.com/pwned-the-book-is-now-available-for-free

#StaffEngineer #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering
December 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM
pathfinder.engineer
🚀New Post Alert🚀
Check out @stapp.bsky.social latest article on picking the right tech for your team. Spoiler "boring is good"! Learn how to use a skills matrix to make smarter choices.

🔗 pathfinderengineer.substack.com/p/dont-desig...

#StaffEngineer #SoftwareEngineering #SoftwareArchitecture
December 18, 2024 at 9:58 AM
pathfinder.engineer
Today we want to share with you some resource about making code reviews better:

🎥 A talk by @tessferrandez.bsky.social: youtu.be/VuG4QhA89es?...
📖 A book by @abt.bsky.social: www.manning.com/books/looks-...

Keep improving your practices!

#StaffEngineer #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering
"Looks Good to Me"
Deliver code reviews that consistently build up your team and improve your applications.</b> “Looks Good to Me”</i> offers a unique approach to delivering meaningful code reviews that goes beyond sup...
www.manning.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM
infoq.com
Managing 10 engineers is a job. Leading 100+ is a completely different game.

This is the point where most engineering careers stall. 🛑

In this #InfoQ video, @thiagoghisi.com shares the playbook for evolving from "problem solver" to "org driver."

🔗 bit.ly/3ZXRLsw

#TechCareer #StaffEngineer
Scaling to 100+ as a Director: Lessons From Growing Engineering Organizations
Thiago Ghisi discusses the strategic evolution required to lead 100+ engineers without breaking the organization. He explains his "Three Levels of Impact" framework and shares practical lessons on spe...
bit.ly
February 6, 2026 at 8:42 AM
brianallbee.bsky.social
At some point in most engineering careers, something subtle shifts.

(More thoughts prompted by thinking about my recently published book: www.packtpub.com/en-UA/produc...)

#Python #SoftwareEngineering #StaffEngineer #CareerGrowth #TechnicalLeadership
Hands-On Software Engineering with Python | Programming | Paperback
Move beyond basic programming to design, maintain, and deploy extensible Python systems. Top rated Programming products.
www.packtpub.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
aihackerjobs.bsky.social
Staff Software Engineer @ Vestwell. Drive architecture vision across product verticals using AI.
🔧 Typescript, Node.js, Python, AWS, GitHub, Claude, Cursor, Relational DBs
📍 NYC, Austin (Hybrid)
💰 $185K-$200K
aihackerjobs.com/company/vest...
#FinTech #StaffEngineer #AI #AWS #Typescript #LLM
June 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
aihackerjobs.bsky.social
🚀 Staff Engineer @ Mark43 - Build next-gen cloud-based public safety platform using Java, MySQL, Redis & Elasticsearch.
Location: Remote - US (36 states), UK, CAN
Salary: $180K-$240K
#StaffEngineer #Java #PublicSafety #Remote #TechJobs
aihackerjobs.com/company/mark...
May 19, 2026 at 8:41 PM
aihackerjobs.bsky.social
Staff Software Engineer, AI & Dev Tooling @ Scribd – Build AI‑first dev platform for engineers!
Tech: Go, Python, TypeScript
📍Remote – NYC, ATL, AUS, BOS, CHI, DFW, DEN, IAH, JAX, MIA, SLC, IAD, YOW, YYZ, MEX
💵 $145‑$275k
#AI #DeveloperTools #Remote #StaffEngineer
aihackerjobs.com/company/scri...
April 28, 2026 at 2:02 PM
tpeczek.bsky.social
In this week's issue of Pathfinder Engineer I'm sharing some of my mental model around what it is and how to achieve engineering in software engineering!

#PathfinderEngineer #StaffEngineer #TechLeadership #SoftwareEngineering

open.substack.com/pub/pathfind...
Staff+ Engineer Is an Engineer! What Does It Mean?
Some time ago Piotr Stapp explored the “leader” part of the staff+ engineer role. It’s the part that often eludes new staff+ engineers or those aspiring to such a role. In contrast, the “engineer” par...
open.substack.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:09 PM
wnb-rb.dev
Miss our Staff Engineer Panel in January ?? Well now you can watch it! https://www.wnb-rb.dev/meetups/2025/01/25

#onlinemeetup #ruby #rails #staffengineer #engineering
WNB.rb: A Virtual Community for Women and Non-Binary Rubyists
WNB.rb is a virtual community for women and non-binary Rubyists. We offer a variety of resources and events to help you learn, grow, and connect with other Rubyists. Whether you're a beginner or a…
www.wnb-rb.dev
February 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
estherderby.bsky.social
One path goes toward management with more focus on “people stuff.” The other stays technical — Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Architect.

Read the full article: Technical Leadership is Leadership
▸ https://lttr.ai/AqM8o

#TechnicalLeadership #StaffEngineer #SeniorStaffEngineer
lttr.ai
June 17, 2026 at 5:12 AM
estherderby.bsky.social
A Staff Engineer who raises a concern in an architecture review that causes the team to change course–that’s leadership.

Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AqM8n

#TechnicalLeadership #StaffEngineer #SeniorStaffEngineer
May 12, 2026 at 5:33 AM
estherderby.bsky.social
"When a Principal Engineer sets a standard for how code gets reviewed and the whole team gradually rises to it, that’s leadership." https://lttr.ai/AqM8m

#TechnicalLeadership #StaffEngineer #SeniorStaffEngineer
April 18, 2026 at 5:33 AM