8 Steps To Move From Software Engineer to Engineering Manager

A brief guide from an engineering leader

A brief guide from an engineering leader

“I’m only interested in management for the power.” Laugh, laugh, laugh. Wrong answer. Photo by Amy Hirschi on Unsplash

A common question I’m asked is, “I’m a software engineer. How do I become an engineering manager?”

The first question I generally respond with is, “why do you want to become a manager,” but that’s a…