As with all things in life, balance is required. Balance will look different for every organization, but typically you cannot be hands on in the code, filling your brain with the intricate details of a complex system, while simultaneously planning bigger picture items for your organization and tech stack, interviewing new employees, handling business partnerships, mentoring your employees, and staying on top of the health of your team.
I would say the best way to be an engineering manager is to pair from time to time on the most critical things with your most senior engineers to keep passing on information, but spend the rest of your time actually managing. Care for your organization and the people it is comprised of. Help people flourish, remove obstacles for them, teach them, and help guide the ship to calmer seas.
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As with all things in life, balance is required. Balance will look different for every organization, but typically you cannot be hands on in the code, filling your brain with the intricate details of a complex system, while simultaneously planning bigger picture items for your organization and tech stack, interviewing new employees, handling business partnerships, mentoring your employees, and staying on top of the health of your team.
I would say the best way to be an engineering manager is to pair from time to time on the most critical things with your most senior engineers to keep passing on information, but spend the rest of your time actually managing. Care for your organization and the people it is comprised of. Help people flourish, remove obstacles for them, teach them, and help guide the ship to calmer seas.