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A software engineer's success often depends on their relationship with their manager, says ex-Amazon technical director
- Former Amazon engineering director Dave Anderson highlighted the importance of an engineer's relationship with their manager for success.
- Anderson emphasized that building strong relationships with team members and supervisors is crucial in a professional setting.
- He mentioned that a significant portion of an engineer's success is influenced by how they navigate their interactions with their manager and team.
- Managers' decisions can impact various aspects of an engineer's career, such as compensation and advancement opportunities.
- Anderson warned against underestimating the influence managers have on their direct reports' professional trajectories.
- At companies like Amazon, a manager's perception of an engineer can significantly affect their chances of promotion.
- Anderson advised engineers to be aware of their performance relative to their team members to avoid being considered the 'least effective.'
- He suggested that changing teams could be a way for engineers to improve their situations before potential performance-related issues arise.
- Anderson recommended being proactive and switching teams swiftly if performance feedback signals potential problems.
- He noted that team fit, especially the relationship with the manager, plays a crucial role in an engineer's success and can impact their performance.
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