Engineering Ladders That Work
Give your engineers clarity on their growth. Build IC and manager tracks with technical competencies defined at every level.
Two Paths to Growth
Don't force engineers into management. Create clear paths for both Individual Contributors and Managers.
Individual Contributor
Engineering Management
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Dual-Track Career Paths
Not everyone wants to be a manager. Create distinct Individual Contributor and Management tracks so engineers can grow without switching careers.
Technical Competencies
Define what Senior, Staff, and Principal really mean at your company. Document technical skills, scope, and impact expectations at each level.
Reduce Attrition
Engineers leave when they can't see their future. Give them clarity on growth paths and watch retention improve.
Fair Promotions
Remove politics from promotions. When expectations are documented, decisions become transparent and defensible.
What Makes a Great Engineering Ladder?
The best engineering ladders define expectations across multiple dimensions.
Scope & Impact
How big are the problems they solve? Team, org, or company?
Technical Skills
What technical depth and breadth is expected at each level?
Leadership
How do they influence others and lead without authority?
Communication
How effectively do they share knowledge and collaborate?
Pathfinder comes with pre-built templates that cover all of these dimensions, ready to customise for your team.
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