Three skills to develop before becoming an engineering leader

Taking that step into an engineering leader role is not easy. But cultivating a mix of technical, people, and business skills can help put you on your progression path.

Adapting and expanding your skills as a software developer to align with those required for effective engineering management can be daunting. As a developer, you act as the key contributor in implementing the technical solutions for the defined tech strategy. But an engineering leader’s role encompasses a wider scope of responsibility, requiring a more expansive understanding of the company’s business and tech requirements.

It’s easy to look at the engineering leader role, and all the duties attached to it, as intimidating.

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