The reality of being an engineering fellow

Lessons learned from being promoted from distinguished engineer to fellow, including what the title means and what it is that I do.

Innovating and advancing technology are core elements of software engineering, and why I got into the industry in the first place. Though these principles hold true in any position you’re in – whether it’s more junior or senior – the blast radius of your innovation is far greater as a fellow.

What is a fellow in engineering?

At my company, the individual contributor (IC) path is designed to mirror the management path in so far as the “distinguished” title is analogous to a senior director and the “fellow” title is analogous to a Vice President (VP).

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