I'm leading an engineering group that I grew. We've had some nice successes recently and we continue to grow. However, I'm getting hints that I might be hitting a ceiling on compensation. I enjoy the work and the team, but I'd also like a step up somewhere else. How to time this? Wait until the current growth plateaus? Jump after a big win? Use the current internal opportunities as a...
Hope this post has better traction. Look forward to the answers.
How do I learn to structure a growing company? What are the pieces to choose from to build the right team for my domain/produce/market? When do I need a product manager and where do they report? What are the trade-offs in separating engineering from QA and technical support and when should you do it? What's difference between bizdev, marketing and sales? How do I hire for these roles when...
However, it doesn't sound like there is much if any financial risk for you here. I assume "Google" is going to match or bump your salary, and bigcos are certainly stable employers. So you're looking to give up freedom in an environment you can't really do what you want to take less freedom in an environment where you can do what you want? Seems like a no brainer.
In fact, my current situation has become somewhat similar to yours, and I wonder if I should make a change again. You write:
> which is very likely what I would experience at this "Google" environment
I would say to be very careful you've done your due diligence on this in the interview and don't just blindly assume it. I have friends at top tech companies that have had a mix of experiences.
Or maybe by share of total carbon produced historically?
I have some experience as technical lead for small teams (5-8), but I find myself in a position where my small team might have the opportunity to grow significantly. There are lots of resources that discuss the transition from software engineer to manager. What do people suggest to learn to succeed at the next rung up the management ladder?