#18 | Breaking the Stereotype: The Real Role of Staff/Principal Developers

Let’s cut through the noise and get real about what it means to be a Staff or Principal Developer. This session is for those who want to break away from the stereotypes and truly understand the balance between leadership, communication, and technical expertise in these roles.

Key Takeaways:
- The Real Deal: What Staff/Principal Developers actually do, versus the myths.
- Time Management: How to focus on what really matters and avoid getting bogged down.
- Impact Over Code: When to code, when to lead, and why growing others is crucial.
- Avoiding Pitfalls: Common mistakes—like poor communication—and how to dodge them.
- The Growth Path: Why so many aspire to these roles, but few make the cut.

Who Should Attend:
- Staff/Principal Developers and those on the path
- Engineering leaders and managers
- Anyone interested in the future of technical leadership

Final info:
Walk away with a clear view of what it takes to succeed in these roles, connect with the community, and gain insights that will help you level up.

00:00 Introduction by Marian, Founder at Engineering Leaders Community
05:44 Round 1 - Panel Guests Intro
07:20 Round 2 - What is the true work of Staff Engineers?
16:04 Round 3 - Best signals to recognize a not yet Staff person?
26:28 Round 4 - Still coding?
45:50 Round 5 - Why are there so few of Staff Engineers?
59:12 Round 6 - Establishing Staff Engineer at your company
01:09:48 Q&A Round
01:24:38 Outro and closing thoughts by Marian

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