A Principal Engineer was created to give tips and advice to those seeking to grow as Software Engineers. As I look back on my career and reflect on how I have suceeded (and failed!) I decided it's time to share that with anybody who is interested. The blog is full of opinions and experiences very much colored by my life, but it's all stuff I wish I could've told myself starting out.

About the author

Tyler Thompson is a Principal Engineer with over 17 years experience. He currently works as a Senior Software Engineering Manager for Zillow Group. Before working at Zillow he was a Principal Software Engineer for World Wide Technology and worked across many different industries.