Tag: Contributor

Career Planning as an Individual Contributor Software Engineer

As a Principal Software Engineer, I get to see a lot of folks joining the industry and trying to find their footing to climb the software engineering career ladder. Some people have a very clear idea of what they want from their careers and some have no idea what the next levels look like – or...

Becoming a Leader: Going from Individual Contributor to Manager

As Recruiters, we often speak with candidates seeking to advance from individual contributor to manager. This is a great and ambitious goal that will certainly take your career to the next level! But here is something to keep in mind: Transitioning into a leadership role can be more challenging i...

Individual Contributor Role vs Manager Role

Even today, many individual contributors wonder why Management is difficult? How life will change after taking on Managerial role? Will I be able to code? Will I enjoy being Manager? etc. etc. There are so many blogs, YouTube videos that answers these questions. But still the questions are asked....