A VP of Engineering reflects on the tradeoffs that shape engineering identity and career growth. Drawing from conversations with a CTO and a Director of Technology, the post explores the value of T-shaped engineers who combine breadth with depth. It examines three core tradeoffs: speed vs. consistency (including burnout risks
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