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Staff Engineer Essay Sparks Debate on Inventing Work

Original: A Staff Engineer's Guide to Inventing Work

A new essay titled 'A Staff Engineer's Guide to Inventing Work' argues that senior engineers beyond the individual-contributor track often need to create their own projects and problems rather than waiting for assigned tasks. The piece has drawn a lively reaction from developers and technology workers, many of whom recognise the tension between organic initiative and manufactured busywork at senior levels.

Why now: Staff-plus engineering roles are a hot topic, and the essay touches a nerve about how senior engineers justify their work.

Sujith Jaystaff engineerssoftware industry

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