While the OP’s post is helpful, I’d argue it glosses over several other, far more critical points that other commenters have touched upon here: * Doing work on

While the OP’s post is helpful, I’d argue it glosses over several other, far more critical points that other commenters have touched upon here: * Doing work on the right team is more important than doing the right work * Good PMs and managers are more critical than good work * Good reporting structures are more important to visibility than a high-quality result * Doing work that aligns with leadership goals is infinitely more valuable than work that supports the functioning of the business * Always be ready to do the whole thing yourself, because politics in big tech will always disincentivize cooperation across silos.