Engineering Management Reading List
A curated collection of books and articles that have shaped my approach to engineering management.
Essential Books
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The Manager’s Path by Camille Fournier
- Comprehensive guide for technical leadership
- Practical advice for each level of management
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High Output Management by Andy Grove
- Fundamental principles of management
- Process-oriented approach to leadership
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Team Topologies by Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais
- Organizational design for software delivery
- Team interaction patterns
Online Resources
- LeadDev - Conference talks and articles
- Staff Engineering Path - Stories and guidance
- Engineering Ladders - Career progression frameworks
Key Articles
- “What Distinguished Great Software Engineers” - Exceptional vs average engineers
- “Managing Technical Debt” - Balancing speed and sustainability
- “Building Inclusive Teams” - Creating diverse, high-performing teams