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StaffEng

Jam Leomi (Honeycomb)

Apr 13, 2021
31:47

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  • Principal engineers at Honeycomb need to balance authority in their domain with collaboration and company-wide influence.
  • Understanding and navigating organizational politics is crucial for engineering leaders to effectively manage team dynamics and projects.

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Balancing Autonomy and Collaboration as a Principal Engineer at Honeycomb

As a principal engineer at Honeycomb, the role carries the expectation of being an authority in your domain while also collaborating with others. This balance involves having autonomy in your work but also being available to answer questions and provide guidance. The uniqueness of the position lies in the wide impact it has across different departments, with a focus on company-wide contributions and influence.

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