Example journeys
What a plan looks like for engineers like you
Every plan is personal, but most follow one of these paths. Each shows the starting point, the goal, the steps we take together and the services involved.
From mid-level to senior
Starting pointMid-level back-end engineer, busy at work GoalSenior engineer at a product company
- Rewrite the resume around the few projects with the biggest, measurable impact
- Run a 30-day Job Search Sprint with recruiter and hiring-manager outreach
- Practice system design, including an LLM-backed design, in several mock interviews
6–8 weeks
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Career switch into a first engineering role
Starting pointProfessional from another field, bootcamp graduate GoalJunior engineer in a domain they already know
- Target companies where the previous domain (operations, finance, health…) is valuable
- Build one or two realistic projects that show how you think
- Coding and behavioral mock interviews until live rounds feel normal
8–12 weeks + 90 days
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Remote role with a US or EU company
Starting pointExperienced engineer outside the US and EU GoalFull-time remote engineer for an international company
- Resume and LinkedIn in the format US and EU recruiters expect
- Outreach to remote-first companies that really hire in your region
- Communication coaching for live, English-language rounds
6–10 weeks
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New grad to first offer
Starting pointComputer science graduate with few replies GoalSoftware engineer in a first full-time role
- Present internships, capstones and side projects as real engineering work
- Focus applications on companies that actually hire juniors
- Learn a clear problem-solving routine for coding rounds
6–10 weeks
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Ramping up on a new stack
Starting pointEngineer hired into a role with an unfamiliar stack GoalConfident team member who owns their work
- A 30/60/90-day ramp-up plan tied to the team’s roadmap
- Weekly 1:1s and an unblock channel answered within one business day
- Pairing sessions where you drive and the mentor coaches
2–4 months
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From senior to staff
Starting pointSenior engineer aiming higher GoalStaff engineer at a new company
- A staff-level design framework: requirements, trade-offs and migration paths
- Leadership stories about influence without authority
- Staff-level mock interviews with a hire / no-hire signal
6–8 weeks
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