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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Staff Engineer

Book • 2021

This book explores the role of a Staff Engineer, providing insights into leadership, career growth, and strategic thinking without following the management track.

It includes interviews with experienced Staff Engineers and offers practical advice on achieving and succeeding in this role.

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

Brittany Ellich

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

as essential books for all engineers.

The engineering mindset | Will Larson (Carta, Stripe, Uber, Calm, Digg)

Mentioned as the book being discussed in this episode by Will Larson about staff level engineering.

Staff-Level Impact - Staff Engineer by Will Larson

Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as the book that

Will Larson

is reflecting on in the interview.

Will Larson Reflects on Staff Engineer

Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as a related book about picking high-impact engineering efforts and leadership.

The Shifting Role of Software Engineering - Frictionless by Nicole Forsgren and Abi Noda

Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as a book that they read previously on the podcast.

Steve Flanders Reflects on Mastering OpenTelemetry

Mentioned by

Brittany Ellich

when discussing career advancement and building authority in tech, particularly for minorities.

Personal Brand for Software Engineers | Career Growth Strategy

Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

and

Nathan Toups

as a previous Will Larson book they read and discussed on the podcast.

How Engineering Leaders Approach Strategy - Crafting Engineering Strategy by Will Larson

Mentioned by

Thiago Ghisi

when discussing the importance of sponsorship for engineers, as discussed by Will Larson in his book.

S01E07 - Why didn't you get that promotion?

Mentioned by

Nathan Toups

as Will Larson's earlier book that used interviews with staff engineers, referenced to compare format and approach.

Cope is Not a Strategy - Crafting Engineering Strategy by Will Larson

Mentioned by

Carter Morgan

as an excellent book.

Accountability Check (2025)

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