Navigating the IC vs. EM Career Path in Tech - Finding Your Place

Explore the diverse career evolution opportunities in software development through this insightful conference talk given at Paris Android Makers by droidcon 2023. Journey through various roles such as developer, Lead Dev, Tech Lead, Scrum Master, Point of Contact, Team Leader, Developer Advocate, Core Team member, Lead Chapter, and Senior Staff Engineer. Gain valuable insights into the evolving organizational structures of companies that increasingly value technical careers and foster a tech culture. Understand the two main career paths in the industry: Individual Contributor (IC) focused on technical expertise, and Engineering Management (EM) centered on people management. Discover how to navigate these paths if you're interested in combining aspects of both. Learn from the speaker's personal experiences and find potential answers to balancing technical and managerial responsibilities in your career progression.