Transitioning from IC to EM is incredibly difficult for many software engineers. I'm no exception to this - becoming an engineering manager after being an individual contributor was hard. This is especially true for EMs that still are expected to be delivering code. Finding the right balance is hard. You're used to your individual impact being what showcases your abilities. But your impact is now represented by your ability to empower your team on their deliverables. 👇Check the comments for the full video!👇 ---- 🎬 Check out Dev Leader on YouTube for multiple full-length videos weekly! 🗣️ Share with your network! #CareerChange #SoftwareEngineer #EngineeringManager
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Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft
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