The Sweet Spot
On software development, engineering leadership, machine learning and all things shiny.

Staff Engineering

2025
January
A Staff Engineer's Survival Guide to Big Tech

After a career built around startups, scale-ups and consulting, I left Lyft and landed a role in Google (YouTube) in 2022. Two years later, here's what I've learned about the differences between the two.

2021
November
Expand Your Scope (Without Losing Your Soul) - A Staff Engineer's Guide to Career Development

So you've set your sights on a staff-plus title, or you're looking to grow in your role. How do you proceed?