The Developing Dev Staff at Airbnb by Age 26 | Zach Wilson
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Nov 1, 2024 Zach Wilson, an ambitious engineer who became a Staff Engineer at Airbnb by age 26, shares his remarkable journey through major tech companies like Meta and Netflix. He discusses pivotal moments, including his ambitious leap from Junior to Mid-level at Meta and the subsequent job switch to Netflix for a Senior role. Zach candidly shares his burnout experience and how he successfully negotiated his position at Airbnb. He offers insights on personal branding and the importance of networking, ultimately reflecting on his career lessons learned along the way.
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Interviewing Importance for Career
- How you interview matters more than the impact in your role for career growth. - Interviewing well is the highest leverage part of your career progression.
Fast Meta Promotion Through Initiative
- Zach got promoted from IC3 to IC4 at Meta in just five months after realizing he was hired at the wrong level. - He showed initiative by fixing unrelated tech issues, impressing management early.
Sustainability Matters for Promotion
- Promotions not only depend on impact but also on sustainable behaviors. - Working excessive hours can raise doubts about long-term sustainability for promotions.