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I found very few EM roles that are primarily managing with only "being in the code"; I can count on …

… I found very few EM roles that are primarily managing with only "being in the code"; I can count on my hands out of hundreds of Engineering Manager roles. Probably closer to 95% or more EM roles require hands-on technical work similar to Tech Lead roles.

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oldandboringHN

I have noticed this as well, and if you're interviewing at a startup, it's almost guaranteed to be a highly technical position. Either a hybrid EM/Tech Lead role or a hybrid EM/architect role.

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peterldownsHN

True in my experience as well — and I think it’s a good thing but companies are way behind in preparing people to fill these roles.

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