> I think many companies (including mine) offer the "communicator" grow path. Where your role is more about talking/being a guru, but what if you are a good eng

> I think many companies (including mine) offer the "communicator" grow path. Where your role is more about talking/being a guru, but what if you are a good engineer and want to continue doing that? If the company is open for R&D and experimentation, then you can pitch an idea, which ideally aligns with company business, and get an approval to implement it yourself or with a bunch of teammates.