The latest articles on DEV Community by Gunjan Vasara (@gunjan_vasara). https://dev.to/gunjan_vasara https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4135849%2Fabe6ffc2-256e-4c39-a95b-72fe55555913.png https://dev.to/gunjan_vasara en Gunjan Vasara Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:56:11 +0000 https://dev.to/gunjan_vasara/looking-for-long-term-career-advice-as-a-senior-engineer-1a48 https://dev.to/gunjan_vasara/looking-for-long-term-career-advice-as-a-senior-engineer-1a48 <p>I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 7+ YOE, mostly working with React, Next.js and TypeScript in SaaS/AI.</p> <p>I'm looking for my next role and want to make sure I'm moving in the right long-term direction.</p> <p>I want good compensation and stability, but also want to work on meaningful/core problems, own important technical decisions, and continue growing.</p> <p>I'm open to going deeper into frontend, moving toward technical leadership, becoming more full-stack, moving into another engineering area, or even changing fields entirely.</p> <p>For those further along in their careers: how did you decide which direction to pursue long term? What factors would you consider if you were in my position?</p> <p>I'm willing to put in the work and learn whatever is necessary. My main concern is spending years moving in a direction that doesn't ultimately lead toward the kind of career I want.</p> career softwareengineering discuss ai