Every developer reaches a moment where something uncomfortable becomes clear: writing more code isn't making you grow anymore. The next level, Staff Engineer, is a different game entirely. How do you get there? Oscar Mariani and Jonathan Muszkat break it down in this talk.
Why "just coding more" stops being enough
The jump to Staff isn't about doing the same thing faster. It's about changing the type of impact you have: moving from closing your own tickets to helping the whole team perform better. Influence, technical decisions that scale, and the judgment to choose which problems are worth solving. It sounds abstract, and that's exactly why this talk brings it down to earth with concrete examples.
Strategies and tips that actually make a difference
You don't grow alone
If the talk makes one thing clear, it's that nobody reaches Staff in isolation. You need feedback, mentors, and an environment that genuinely invests in your growth. At Howdy, we're clear on this: we support every developer in taking their next step, with experienced people by their side.
Watch the full talk and Q&A
Hit play for all the strategies, tips, and the Q&A with Oscar and Jonathan. And if you want to grow into senior roles while working remotely with top-tier teams, check out the opportunities at Howdy.
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