Guidebook für Software Engineers

The guidebook for software engineers at all career levels who want to do a good job and succeed. Written by the author of "The Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter," the most-read technology newsletter on Substack. It outlines the typical career stages from software developer to senior or lead positions, and up to staff, principle, or distinguished levels (note: job titles vary from company to company). It covers soft skill topics, technical concepts, as well as questions about self-management and productivity. The author shares interesting industry insights, being well-connected and having worked at various renowned companies.

In his early years as a software engineer, Gergely Orosz believed that hard work was enough to succeed in the job. However, he soon learned otherwise: he was passed over for a promotion without any feedback. Disheartened by this experience, he decided to do better as a manager. He provided his team with the support he had missed. The development of his team members was impressive, reflected in good performance reviews and promotions. Gergely's book is a guidebook for software engineers at all career levels – for those who love their profession, want to do a good job, and actively manage their careers. The book summarizes the multifaceted experiences and insights that Gergely has shared with software engineers over many years. It follows the "typical" career path of a software engineer: from the beginnings as a newly minted software developer to the position of senior or lead with a role model function, up to staff, principle, or distinguished levels. Gergely describes both the necessary soft skills, which are particularly important for higher positions, as well as the knowledge of the technical aspects of the work, such as fundamental software engineering concepts.