The Other Kind of Staff Software Engineer

Let’s talk about a tech career, but not about salary or how to pass the interview process at FANG. Instead, let’s talk about how your relationship with your employer influences what your job is like.

Discover the unique dynamics of staff software engineering roles as we delve into the nuances of Line vs Staff roles in the tech industry. Are you a software engineer considering your long-term career trajectory? This video is tailored for staff developers and those curious about staff developer jobs, especially outside the big tech ecosystem.

We’ll explore the contrasts between line engineering roles in high-paced tech giants and the more holistic engineering roles you might find in non-tech corporations. Understand the intricacies of climbing the corporate ladder and how a business focus can shape your career. If you're contemplating a slower-paced career that prioritizes different values and broad skill development, our insights on staff engineer pay, culture, and the "retire to staff" strategy could be pivotal.

Whether you're pondering career pivoting to staff roles or simply curious about the staff engineering culture, this video will guide you through. We’ll share compelling staff developer stories and help you compare the paths of staff and line engineers. Dive into a discussion less about the technical grind and more about the strategic decisions that shape a fulfilling tech career.

Join us as we unravel the less tech-focused roles and provide you with a comprehensive view of staff jobs outside big tech. This is your guide to discovering and evaluating your career as a staff software engineer.

## Timeline
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Business Class
01:45 - Staff Engineer At Google
03:28 - Line Vs. Staff
07:25 - Cost vs Profit Center
08:56 - Examples
10:00 - Line is well discussed
11:47 - Staff Examples
12:22 - Corporate Ladder Climbing
15:00 - Business Focus
17:10 - Less Tech Focus
18:35 - Holistic Focus
19:49 - Pay And Culture
22:01 - Different Values And Pace
24:47 - Earthly
26:07 - Retire to Staff
27:35 - Career Pivot
29:44 - Consider Staff

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