September 01, 2021

Episode 20 - Careers Paths Continued

25 minutes

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continue the discussion on Career paths finding startups that just received a new round of funding tend to always ramp up hiring efforts, so someone looking to get into the industry might be a great place to start googling and searching. They tend to hire in bulk and are sometimes willing to take entry-level developers.

A Typical Career Path for a Software Engineer

Below is a common career path for a software engineer. Bear in mind that each company will have its own specific roadmap and this is just an example.

Tech Lead: As a tech lead, you’ll be responsible for the entire software development process. You’ll manage a large team of professionals involved in software design and development. You’ll be required to report development progress to company stakeholders and provide input into the decision-making process.

Team Manager: If you have strong leadership skills, you can progress into a managerial-based role. You’ll be responsible for the well-being of the entire team and will oversee their career progression.

Technical Architect: As a technical architect, you’re expected to overlook the entire architecture and technical design. You’ll be required to build processes for the team and provide technical leadership. This role will also involve looking into the scaling of support systems.

Chief Technology Officer: A CTO is the head of an organization’s technological needs. They oversee R&D and employ technology to improve products and services for their clients. This is often considered the pinnacle of a software engineer's career

https://www.thinkful.com/blog/software-engineer-career-path/

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