TLDR Web Dev · OPINIONS & ADVICE

28 YEAR OLD STAFF ENGINEER @ GOOGLE

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Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

A 28-year-old Google Staff Engineer advanced from a junior to a staff engineer role quickly. This was due to a combination of technical skills and strong soft skills, including proactively managing expectations with his manager, strategically selecting impactful projects, and saying “no” to less valuable assignments.