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I work in the video games business and for us (at least at the better companies I have worked at) the title senior programmer is not based on years of experienc
by justinhj 10y ago
I work in the video games business and for us (at least at the better companies I have worked at) the title senior programmer is not based on years of experience. Usually it entails being able to work without supervision to design and deliver complicated features on time. It requires someone who is up to date with industry developments and best practises, who can take lead responsibilities but not always. Strong mentoring is another plus. I've worked with people in their late 30s that are still intermediate level. However there is a strong correlation with years and senior level, because those that stay in the business are the ones that thrive and succeed, whilst those who struggle to advance tend to quit and take more suitable work.
- 20andup 10y ago"those that stay in the business are the ones that thrive and succeed, whilst those who struggle to advance tend to quit and take more suitable work." That depends on the company they are working for though. I have seen people (from tech and non-tech roles) tell me they are seniors/managers because they have X-years of experience. More often then not, if someone needs to tell me they have X-years of experience rather than showing through example, I roll my eyes, and stay away.
- xiaoma 10y ago> "I've worked with people in their late 30s that are still intermediate level." At what age did they start? I've worked with people who were just getting started in their late 30s after a career change or kids growing up enough to become more independent, etc.
- justinhj 10y agoI worked with a guy that was intermediate in his mid 30s after around 10 years experience. Conversely there was a 50 year old guy who became a programmer after he moved to my country and couldn't practice as a doctor. He was senior after about 5 years
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