Some tips: - Decide first what type of role would you be interested in ? And this is not always driven from your current experience but most likely, your curre

Some tips: - Decide first what type of role would you be interested in ? And this is not always driven from your current experience but most likely, your current experience will be the most relevant. You said you are a Principal Software Engineer with at least 7 years of experience ? Do you want to be ready for a similar job or are you interested in a different role that you know you are capable of. - based on your determination from above, you then need to work on your Resume and online presence. Do you need a github ? Not really. There are lot of github profiles out there that are basically just a fork/clone of other projects without any new work being done. Instead, create a 1-2 page website about you with your Resume on it. Make it easy to learn about who you are and if you are worth a second look on paper. Focus on "accomplishments" instead of technologies especially as you become more senior over the years. I couldn't care less if you are a Python or PHP developer if your Resume talks about solving real problems at work that are similar to your prospective employer. - I highly suggest starting a blog. It is hard I know. It is difficult to write. But talk about things you have learned. Not only tech but general stuff. Things that gives a prospective employer indication about the type of work you like to do. For the right employers, it will help. No one knows who you are until you show. This is an old saying "Show, Don't Tell". Figure out what works for you to show who you are and then let people find you hopefully. - Ageism is absolutely a thing. But there are plenty of good companies/hiring teams that look for experience and value it. Because they need it. Find those teams. Ageism becomes a bigger issue when you are that guy with 1 year of experience 7 times instead of actual 7 years worth of experience. Which one are you ? Challenge yourself and find out.