You might consider whether you are ready to go into management. We know the trope of the engineer forced into management, who did not want that job. But I think

You might consider whether you are ready to go into management. We know the trope of the engineer forced into management, who did not want that job. But I think the opposite is just as common -- great engineers, who would also be great managers, that never (want to) make the transition. Understandable -- a good management day seems less enjoyable than a good code writing day. But I bet most companies, careers, and products would be the better for it.