The Developing Dev Staff Engineer @ Meta by Age 25 | Evan King
Jan 17, 2025
Evan King, a driven software engineer who skyrocketed to staff at Meta by age 25 before diving into startups that he successfully sold, shares his remarkable journey. He discusses the secrets behind his rapid promotions, highlighting Meta’s unique culture and the challenges of transitioning to startups. Evan reflects on his toughest career regrets and offers valuable advice for aspiring tech professionals. Expect insights on work-life balance, navigating workplace dynamics, and the bold leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
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Nudity Shock During Onboarding
- Evan describes the shocking moment of seeing pornography on a coworker's screen during onboarding at Meta.
- This experience highlighted the team's desensitization to content they routinely monitor and manage.
Speed Up by Mastering Workflow
- Master your workflow and memorize key paths in your codebase to ship features faster.
- Don't hesitate to ask the right person when stuck to prevent days of lost time.
Self-Advocate for Promotions
- Have open, honest conversations with your manager about promotion timelines and expectations.
- Self-advocate especially if your manager is not proactively pushing your career growth.
