30+ Engineering Career Ladders

This resource provides a comprehensive compilation of over 30 publicly available engineering career ladders from various tech companies, offering insights into how organizations structure career progression for software engineers. The article breaks down career ladder characteristics across different team sizes and highlights the typical dual-track approach of expertise (individual contributor) and management paths, with detailed examples ranging from small startups to large engineering departments. This collection serves as valuable research for organizations designing their own career frameworks and for engineers understanding industry standards for progression.