Our engineering levels serve as the guiding compass to career laddering within the engineering community. They blend our general Levels and its expectations (the table each level on this page) with engineering specific traits & impact.
To make it a bit more concrete how it looks like in practice and tie the level's concept together you'll find a short snippet for each level in the method of Sarah Drasner’s great book.
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You’re laying the foundation for your engineering journey, learning how to contribute effectively while growing your technical and collaborative skills.
Level of zoom: operating on your personal growth within the squad
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| Band | Scope (How wide is your impact?) | Quality (How deep is your skill?) | Leadership (How do you lift others?) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Task level. | ||
| You work on specific tasks assigned to you. You focus on finishing what is on your plate. | Learning. | ||
| You need guidance on most tasks. You prioritize accuracy over speed. You are soaking up knowledge. | Observer. | ||
| You are learning the team culture. You ask questions and are open to feedback. |
🌟 Traits
💢 The impact you make