> There is NO such thing as hardcore engineer job position that doesn't involve a lot of management
So bizar. I've been in a few companies with senior "hardcore" engineers heads down in code, without management responsibilities.
> If you cannot do this, the industry will just close its doors for you.
Wait what?
A good engineering company will strive for a mix of seniority within teams of ICs. Some of these seniors may become "staff", which usually means, can talk tech stuff to the brass.
It only changes the kind of management responsibilities you're talking about. Yes, some positions will have zero employee management, however you'll be responsible for product management. There is no product in a big company that can be created with zero collaboration, so you'll be responsible for managing collaboration with other groups, determining features and getting ok from management, making sure that others are doing their work, etc. It is management nonetheless, sometimes with lots of meetings, just with a different goal.
So bizar. I've been in a few companies with senior "hardcore" engineers heads down in code, without management responsibilities.
> If you cannot do this, the industry will just close its doors for you.
Wait what?
A good engineering company will strive for a mix of seniority within teams of ICs. Some of these seniors may become "staff", which usually means, can talk tech stuff to the brass.