Remote: Yes (have managed multiple cross-geo teams)
Willing to relocate: No
Technologies: Typescript/Javascript, React, Node.js, Go (Golang), Kubernetes, AWS
Resume: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O9GGufbsnj8bGsIYxUeCUG_uV5u...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davewmurphy/
GitHub: https://github.com/davemurphysf
Email: dave [dot] w [dot] murphy [at] gmail [dot] com
I've been an Engineering Manager for the last 4+ years leading full-stack teams at places such as Uber and AWS.
Comp has never been an issue, but I usually don't get that far. I definitely do have some base requirements in terms of what stage the startup is in from a maturity/funding standpoint, because things like benefits are a deal breaker for me. My comp/equity expectations are definitely adjusted for the fact that I am not a founder nor likely employee 1-5 or 10, and if numbers are ever discussed, we're always in the ballpark.
Your first point about being overqualified is a good one; I don't know how I can demonstrate that I'm not expecting a 'process' or an 'environment' in which to sell; those are both horrible at my current company, so I wouldn't want them if even given the option.
I don't know how I square your circle of staying relevant in terms of technology unless it's my day job; that's what I'm trying to do! I'd love to get my 'geek fix' at work and not after hours.
I'm mildly terrified to ask this question publicly, but I'm getting very frustrated and really need some ideas about what I can do, if anything, to change my current trend.For lots of reasons I won't go into, after getting an engineering degree at a pretty good school (UC Santa Barbara), I have only worked in sales at large companies (Intel, Gartner, and British Telecom). I think I can...