From Mentor to Manager: How to Get Into Engineering Management with Amanda Sopkin (
This week, co-host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Amanda Sopkin, Engineering Manager at Asana. Amanda shares her journey from software engineer to manager, discussing the pivotal moment she chose to pursue management over an individual contributor path. We cover the indicators of a successful manager, the red flags to watch for, and the importance of mentorship.
Amanda emphasizes the value of finding the right fit for team members, tailoring leadership styles, and developing a balanced team. Tune in for insights on managing senior versus junior engineers, promoting team members, and striking a balance between professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Amanda’s Path to Engineering Management
03:34 How to tailor your leadership style to your team
05:15 Unlocking the potential of your team
11:57 Keeping track of your team members individual needs
16:17 Management career goals
19:29 What Amanda is passionate about within engineering
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