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Engineering Management

Make the leap from dev to manager. Master 1:1s, performance reviews, hiring, and building high-performing engineering cultures.

The skills that got you promoted to Senior Engineer won't make you a good Manager. This course bridges the gap. You will learn to run effective 1:1s that build trust, write performance reviews that actually help people grow, and manage underperformance with empathy. We cover the hiring lifecycle from sourcing to closing candidates, and how to build an inclusive engineering culture. Learn to balance technical debt with product roadmap demands while shielding your team from burnout.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    The Manager's Role
    Shift from 'Maker' to 'Multiplier' mindset.
  • 2
    Effective 1:1s
    Structuring weekly meetings for growth, not just status.
  • 3
    Hiring & Interviewing
    Designing loops and calibration to remove bias.
  • 4
    Performance Reviews
    Writing feedback that is actionable and fair.
  • 5
    Managing Up
    Communicating engineering constraints to leadership.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$150k - $220k

Career Paths

Engineering Manager $160k-$230k
Director of Engineering $190k-$280k
VP of Engineering $220k-$350k

What You Will Learn

Conduct effective 1:1s and performance reviews
Manage underperformance and execute Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Design and execute a hiring process that attracts top talent
Balance technical debt reduction with feature delivery
Build a psychological safe culture that encourages innovation

Skills You Will Gain

People Management Hiring Strategy Conflict Resolution Performance Mgmt Technical Leadership

Who Is This For

Tech Leads
New EM Managers
CTOs

Prerequisites

Senior Engineer Exp
Leadership interest

Engineering Management FAQs

Coding?

Less daily coding, more architectural guidance.

Hardest part?

People problems are harder than code problems.

Relevant for TLs?

Yes, Tech Leads need these people skills too.

Tools?

Focus is on soft skills and frameworks.

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