Archive - Path to Staff Engineer

Work-Life Balance Accelerates Careers

Working less each week can accelerate your career. If you're smart about it.

Published on Molochinations • Aug 2

July 2025

Work-Life Balance Slows Careers (E9 Engineer, ex-Meta)

Working harder DOES get you there faster — at a cost.

Jul 12 •

and

How To Handle Strong Disagreements

A Simple Five-Step Process

Jul 5 •

April 2025

Leveling Up Hacks - Think Ten Steps Ahead

One simple habit that's accelerated the careers of top ICs.

Apr 19 •

March 2025

Leveling Up Hacks - Active Listening

Why active listening helps you level up - and how to start today.

Mar 1 •

and

February 2025

Leveling Up Hacks - Take A Step Back

A crucial skill to learn if you want to level up fast

Feb 9 •

January 2025

Leveling Up Hacks - Share Your Progress

A new series to help you level up in your engineering career faster

Jan 19 •

December 2024

Four Simple Ways to Say “No”

By Amazon director Omar Halabieh

Dec 28, 2024 •

From Code to Words: How to Write Well for Software Engineers

How clear writing boosts alignment, saves time, and elevates your impact.

Published on Strategize Your Career • Dec 22, 2024

How Public Speaking Accelerates Your Engineering Career

The skill that puts your technical expertise in the spotlight

Dec 14, 2024 •

and

November 2024

Turn Side Projects Into Wins At Work

Channel your passion into wins

Nov 23, 2024 •

The Art of Influence: A Staff Engineer's Playbook

How a staff engineer uses influence as a tool to get things done.

Published on ChaiTime • Nov 17, 2024

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