Simon Kindström

Simon Kindström, a rising Staff Software Engineer at Instagram, joined Meta as a new grad and has been promoted every year since, earning prestigious performance ratings along the way. He shares insights on the journey through rapid promotions and the challenges of management. Simon discusses the intriguing world of secret equity bonuses and offers advice he wishes he'd known earlier. He reflects on the pivotal moments of personal growth, the balance between technical and managerial roles, and the importance of maintaining well-being in a high-pressure environment.