career-growth

[The A-Side] From Junior to Tech Lead: Act Like the Role Before You Get the Title (#165)

Adaptability, real-world impact, and visible metrics: The practical blueprint for non-linear engineering growth

Sep 10 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

First Graduates: How Tech Companies Promote Software Engineers

This is what I told to first graduates in the University of Oviedo

May 20 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

Why "Why Not?" is a Critical Engineering Skill

A personal story about losing stability, taking a risk, and learning to operate without a clear roadmap

Apr 22 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

You're already a senior dev - now what?

The three paths will guide you in the ride

Mar 11 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭 and Jorge Castaño

3 Steps To Demonstrate You Are Up For Staff Engineer Role

Act as the role you pursuit, and then the promotion will come

Jan 28 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

Promotion Via Making Your Work Visible

Said this many times: Make your work visible

Oct 29, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

How to Become a Staff Engineer: 5 Signals That Matter

Concrete behaviours and evidence you can start building this sprint.

Oct 22, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

Make your work visible: Help other Software Engineers

Helping people, you maximize your impact

Oct 1, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

Make your work visible: Tell people what you achieve

How would they know otherwise?

Sep 24, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

Make your work visible: Participate in technical meetings

You need people to turn around and see you

Sep 17, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

The Concrete Path to Tech Leadership

Focused, measurable practices for senior engineers aiming for staff engineer or tech lead responsibilities

Sep 3, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

How can you tell your work at a company is basically DONE?

And Exit on the Right Terms

Jun 25, 2025 • Marcos F. Lobo 🗻🧭

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