Explore the role of a product engineer in this 48-minute Y Combinator talk featuring founders from Volley and Luminai. Discover what it means to be a product engineer, how the role evolves as startups grow, and the skills needed to excel in this position. Learn about transitioning from software engineering to product engineering, potential career paths, and hear inspiring stories from the field. Gain insights into building products that people want and understand how product engineers contribute to startup success. Perfect for software engineers interested in expanding their skillset and making a direct impact on product development.
Overview
Syllabus
- Intro to Volley
- Intro to Luminai
- What is a Product Engineer?
- How does the product engineer role change as a startup grows & finds product market fit?
- How can a software engineer transition to a product engineering role?
- If you think of your best product engineers, what are their skills or superpowers?
- What is the career path for a product engineer?
- Favorite story related to product engineering?
Taught by
Y Combinator: The Vault
