Managing 10 engineers is a job. Leading 100+ is a completely different game.

This is the point where most engineering careers stall. 🛑

In this new #InfoQ video, Thiago Ghisi shares hard-earned, tactical lessons from 8 years across American Express, Apple, and Nubank.

If you're a Staff+ engineer, Engineering Manager, or aspiring Director, this breaks down how to evolve from being the person who solves problems to the leader who drives organizations - without sacrificing resilience.

🎬 Watch now | 📄 #transcript included ⇨ https://bit.ly/3ZXRLsw

#EngineeringLeadership #TechCareer #CTO #StaffPlus

🧠 #StrategicThinking is more than a skill - it’s a mindset.

It’s about building the frameworks that enable long-term success: adapting to new challenges, fostering innovation, and strengthening this muscle over time.

Dive deeper in this #InfoQ article ⇨ https://bit.ly/44bIcIt

#Leadership #StaffPlus #TechCareer

Climbing beyond Senior level isn’t just about solving harder technical problems - it’s about Influence, Strategic Thinking, and Organizational Leverage.

Suhail Patel shares his playbook for turning "non-core" IC activities:
✅ Interviewing
✅ One-on-ones
✅ Onboarding
✅ Writing & Public Speaking

...into massive organizational impact while accelerating your own growth.

🎥 Watch the InfoQ video now ⇨ https://bit.ly/47Hmspx

#IndividualContributor #StaffPlus #TechCareer #CareerGrowth #EngineeringLeadership

The final StaffPlus NYC is done. Here's what stuck with me: understanding VP constraints, recognizing useful crises, questioning conventional wisdom, and why I now have a mentorship problem. #StaffPlus #LeadDevNYC

https://laconicwit.com/the-last-staffplus-nyc-when-the-role-outgrew-its-room/

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#LeadDevNYC #StaffPlus

What does a fulfilling career in #SoftwareEngineering look like beyond the Senior level?

David Grizzanti shares a roadmap to the #StaffPlus stage - covering long-term growth, impact & influence, and career satisfaction.

🎥 Watch the #InfoQ video: https://bit.ly/4mL5OLd

#TechCareer

Breaking into a #𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 role can feel like a mystery, but it doesn't have to be. What does it 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 take to get there & succeed?

These excellent #InfoQ articles help demystify the journey. A big thank you to our contributors for these insights: Shweta Saraf, Mark Allen, and Thiago Ghisi.

1️⃣ "𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟-𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬" 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬
🔗 https://bit.ly/4keWXAX
Learn what Staff-Plus expectations look like with real-world examples and discover the concept of "Staff Projects" to drive your career.

2️⃣ 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
🔗 https://bit.ly/44bIcIt
A personal framework to develop your strategic thinking and increase your impact as an engineer at any level.

3️⃣ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭
🔗 https://bit.ly/46mLlYp
Learn how to expand your influence by engaging in conversations beyond your immediate role, leading to greater impact and context.

#TechCareer #EngineeringLeadership

To grow your career and increase your impact, get involved in conversations beyond your current role's scope.

Doing so boosts your influence, sharpens your context, and helps you maximize impact - for yourself and your team.

📰 Read the #InfoQ article by Mark Allen, Head of Engineering at Isometric, to learn more: https://bit.ly/46mLlYp

#StaffPlus #Leadership #TechCareer #CareerGrowth

🧠 #StrategicThinking is more than just a skill; it’s a mindset!

It’s about creating the framework to drive your organization’s long-term success by continuously adapting to new challenges, fostering innovation, and sharpening this muscle over time.

Check out the #InfoQ article for more insights: https://bit.ly/44bIcIt

#Leadership #StaffPlus #TechCareer

What does it really take to reach & thrive at the #StaffPlus level?

In this #InfoQ article, Thiago Ghisi breaks down real promotion data, performance reviews, and key behaviors that define success beyond senior levels.

💡 Learn:
• How to spot hidden gaps in career ladders
• Patterns & key behaviors behind high-impact promotions
• "Staff Projects" to bridge the gap between expectations & the daily actions of top performers.

🔗 Read now: https://bit.ly/4keWXAX

#SoftwareEngineering #TechCareer

We're just starting to plan this year's #StaffPlus conference in New York next October.

The CFP is opening on March 3rd, so if you've ever thought about pitching a talk to StaffPlus (or LeadDev), start getting your ideas together!

Every year we have at least a few speakers who are doing their first ever talk on stage. If you'd love to give a talk but you're a bit nervous of it (or, indeed, absolutely terrified), it's a really nice first speaker experience. We're lovely, I promise 😂

In this #InfoQ talk, Shweta Saraf introduces a powerful framework for developing #StrategicThinking, designed for engineers at any career stage - with an emphasis on #StaffPlus roles.

Whether you're an experienced Staff+ engineer or aiming to reach that level, Shweta’s insights provide the tools and perspectives to elevate your career and navigate new challenges in your engineering career.

Watch the video now: https://bit.ly/3YMS7Tc

#transcript included

#CareerGrowth #EngineeringLeadership #InfoQDevSummit

In this #InfoQ talk, Caleb Hyde delves into his career journey - the progressions & regressions that shaped his path.

He discusses the context that guided his decisions in choosing projects & collaborators, and the framework that he uses in his work and mentorship.

👀 Watch now: https://bit.ly/4f4i0Ek

#staffplus

The transition to #StaffPlusEngineer isn't just about technical excellence - it is about how you influence, lead & drive outcomes across your organization.

In this #InfoQ video, Thiago Ghisi, explores:
➡️ What defines the Staff-Plus level, common expectations across companies, and the key gaps that often cause Senior Engineers to get stuck
➡️ Strategies for scaling personal impact through mentorship, sponsorship, and strategic involvement in projects
➡️ Concrete examples of "Staff Projects" that define success at this level

👀 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3LqRLdz

#transcript included

#InfoQDevSummit #CareerGrowth #Leadership #staffplus

A huge thank you to @whereistanya! Tanya has been the most incredible ally. She has been incredibly helpful with her time, energy and advice to me and many of the speakers. She is the glue that binds the #staffplus community together.

Thank you so much Tanya! I am forever grateful for everything.

Curious about the challenges developers are tackling today?

🎧 Listen to the #InfoQ #podcast with Daniel Bryant and speakers from the upcoming #InfoQDevSummitBoston for insightful discussions and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3W8bllo

Topics covered:
✅ #PlatformEngineering
✅ the evolution of senior software developer roles into #staffplus positions
✅ #AI's impact on the SDLC
✅ the importance of #security
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📅 Mark your calendars! The InfoQ Dev Summit Boston is happening on June 24-25: https://devsummit.infoq.com/conference/boston2024
Secure your spot now for two days of learning and networking!

Once you get that #StaffPlus role:
➡️ You are expected to be more autonomous and might be working across multiple teams.
➡️ You might not be “on the ground” working day-to-day within a team.
➡️ Coding is just one of the ways you deliver value.

Your role now is to gather context & evaluate opportunities to help shape what you and other teams should focus on.

Watch the #InfoQ video to gain more insights: https://bit.ly/4aNLHY9

#transcript included

#PersonalGrowth #Leadership #TechCareer

Watch this #Infoq video on #PsychologicalSafety in #SoftwareTeams!

Discover why it matters to software teams and how #StaffPlus engineers can foster environments high in psychological safety: https://bit.ly/3NaT7dN

“Psychological safety is foundational to high-performing teams. If people won't, or can't speak up, then we risk not hearing valuable information until it's too late. One of the best ways to increase interpersonal risk-taking in our teams is for us to model these types of behaviors regularly and consistently. My question to you is, when would you get started?” Jitesh Gosai - Principal Tester at BBC

#transcript included

#Teamwork #Agile

If anyone out there is looking to hire a very talented, driven, and dependable software engineer with 3-5 YoE, who has experience with #Kotlin #Ruby #Rust and #Typescript I would love to hook you up with a teammate who is amazing. LMK if that checks any boxes for you and I'd love to make a recommendation!

#StaffPlus #programming #remote

Did you know? Most companies use over 70% #opensource in their infrastructure, products & services.

Nithya Ruff sheds light on why it is important for modern software developers to know how to work with open source: https://bit.ly/45OXv9q

An essential read for developers in #staffplus roles!