Ask HN: What's it like transitioning from SWE to PM?

Re:Ask HN: What's it like transitioning from SWE to PM? by yitchelle on Thursday February 03, 2022 @11:14AM (#30194275)

My path was IC to Lead Engineer to PM. The Lead Engineer role really help me to get an idea what the next step would be. I liked it and made the transition about 7 years ago.

Staying in the same engineering domain when I transitioned into PM helps keep my technical curiosity engaged. I can do with less red tape and office politics, but it comes with the job, so it is unavoidable.

Hope this data point help you out.

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Re:Ask HN: What's it like transitioning from SWE to PM? by cwitty88 on Thursday February 03, 2022 @11:15AM (#30194292)

Yea that's helpful thanks. It sounds like overall that you're happy you made the transition?

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Re:Ask HN: What's it like transitioning from SWE to PM? by yitchelle on Thursday February 03, 2022 @03:47PM (#30198583)

Yes, I am happy for the transition.

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Re:Ask HN: What's it like transitioning from SWE to PM? by tragictrash on Thursday February 03, 2022 @01:34PM (#30196575)

How long did you stay in the lead engineer role for?

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Re:Ask HN: What's it like transitioning from SWE to PM? by yitchelle on Thursday February 03, 2022 @03:44PM (#30198543)

I was the lead engineer for about 4 years.

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