+1 to all of this. Keep in mind that organizations will virtually always want to promote from within. The easiest way to show that you're capable of moving fro

+1 to all of this. Keep in mind that organizations will virtually always want to promote from within. The easiest way to show that you're capable of moving from Senior Eng to Staff Eng, or Senior Eng to Management is by meaningfully showing that you both understand what is expected in those roles, and that you're actively trying to incorporate those expectations into your every day work. You should discuss the various roles / directions available to you with your manager, learn the expectations involved in those roles and work together to find opportunities that will help you move into those roles. One thing, regardless of the direction you go in, that you can start working on right away is communication skills.