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The traits and pitfalls in Software Engineering
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Hey there! It's been a while since my last post. Recently, I've been through a long performance and promotion cycle at VTEX. During this process, it is always challenging for Engineering Managers to assess their teams and build consistent cases for performance evaluations and promotions. To help managers thrive during committees, I built a set of artifacts designed to help them evaluate and position their teams within the career ladder. While there are particularities specific to VTEX's career ladder, I've identified some clear traits and pitfalls that may be helpful for other tech companies as well. In my latest blog post, I compile what I believe are the typical traits and common pitfalls for software engineers. This content may be helpful for:
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