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Grow From Junior To Mid-Level Engineer: L3 To L4

1h 49m 20s
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Congratulations on entering the world of technology and becoming a junior engineer! Are you eager to transition to a mid-level engineer and shed the "junior" label as soon as possible? We’re here to help you achieve that goal.

Why Progress from Junior to Mid-Level Engineer?

Advancing from a junior to a mid-level engineer is not just about a title change. It signifies a deeper understanding of technology, greater responsibility, and increased respect from your peers. If you are in a supportive team, your promotion largely depends on your initiative and dedication.

Course Objectives

In this course, we guide you through the journey of growing into a mid-level engineer. By the end of the course, you will:

  • Fully understand the distinctions between a junior and a mid-level engineer
  • Master coding techniques that are expected of a mid-level engineer
  • Gain independence in your professional environment
  • Adopt the right mindset for a mid-level engineering role
  • Develop a clear roadmap for reaching the mid-level engineer position

Overcoming Challenges as a Junior Engineer

Being a junior engineer can be intimidating. The role is filled with uncertainties, and the job market can be particularly tough. However, this course equips you with all the necessary tools to overcome these challenges. By the end of our sessions, you’ll be ready to transform from an inexperienced junior into a confident, respected, and fully qualified mid-level engineer.

About the Author: Alex Chiou

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Alex Chiu is an experienced engineer from Silicon Valley with over 10 years of experience working in leading tech companies such as PayPal, Course Hero (now Learneo, a unicorn valued at $3.6 billion), Meta, and Robinhood.

He became a technical lead just a couple of years after beginning his career, taking responsibility for the Course Hero Android app (with over 100 thousand users) as the company's first Android engineer. Following this, he expanded his responsibilities as a technical lead at Meta and Robinhood, successfully implementing several projects generating revenue of over $10 million, leading teams of 15 or more engineers.

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All Course Lessons (19)
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1
How This Course Works Demo
08:41
2
At A Glance: Junior Vs. Mid-Level
05:19
3
It's On You
04:28
4
Structuring Your Growth
04:49
5
Decomposition
04:29
6
Code Quality
16:13
7
Code Review
02:56
8
Debugging
03:42
9
Become A Go-To Person
04:12
10
Be Vulnerable
04:48
11
Ask Great Questions
04:03
12
Disambiguation
05:22
13
Be A Feedback Sponge
05:52
14
1 on 1 Meetings
03:09
15
Participating In Bigger Meetings
07:10
16
Show Your Work
03:29
17
High-Level Roadmap
09:45
18
Done Is Better Than Perfect
04:43
19
Go Deeper: Follow Through
06:10
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