How someone is promoted to a senior engineering role
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Expectations of a Senior Software Engineer
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* Key contributor on complex projects and initiatives
* Develops new concepts, methods and techniques
* Sizeable impact on business unit
* Mentors other developers and helps them grow
* Documents processes, technologies, and systems [#hn]_


Attributes of a Senior Software Engineer
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* Seeks out constructive criticism of their designs [#allspaw]_
* Understands the non-technical areas of how they are perceived [#allspaw]_
* Does not shy away from making estimates, and are always trying to get better
  at it [#allspaw]_
* Understands that not all of their projects are filled with rockstar-on-stage
  work [#allspaw]_
* Lifts the skills and expertise of those around them [#allspaw]_
* Makes their trade-offs explicit when making judgements and decisions
  [#allspaw]_

References
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.. [#allspaw] `On Being A Senior Engineer <http://www.kitchensoap.com/2012/10/25/on-being-a-senior-engineer/>`_

.. [#hn] `Ask HN: What is the difference between a junior and senior developer? <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7493290>`_