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Why You're STUCK at Senior Software Engineer

posted Originally published at open.substack.com 1 min read

Senior engineers often get stuck because they focus on technical complexity rather than organizational impact. The key difference between senior and principal engineers is scope: seniors deliver meaningful work at the team level, while principals solve problems that affect multiple teams across the organization. Breaking Show more

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Great read, I really like how you highlighted the difference between senior and principal engineers in terms of scope and impact. It’s a thoughtful reminder that growth isn’t just about technical depth but also influence across teams. Do you think it’s possible for a senior engineer to start building organisational impact without an official title change?

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