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Junior Engineer
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Can build basic features, requires assistance
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Works in other codebases using similar technologies
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Be comfortable with at least one programming language
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Basic understanding of software practices and design principles
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Engineer
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Only the most complex bugs or features require assistance from others
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Can work in other codebases using different frameworks and styles
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Occasionally uses multiple programming languages
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Good understanding of software practices and design principles. Can explain to others
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Senior Engineer
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Can handle most complex bugs and features. Understands the impact of their work on teams in other departments. Can quickly debug problems on production systems
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Has deep knowledge of multiple codebases with a variety frameworks and styles. Strong awareness of available technologies (e.g. AWS)
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Can work in multiple languages to rarely have dependencies on others when building features that span multiple stacks
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Has strong understanding of and applies software practices and design principles. System design considers appropriate level of resiliency
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Staff Engineer
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Uses abstraction to solve common problems and improve efficiency throughout department
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Has significant influence on codebases using a variety of frameworks and styles. Able to quickly familiarize themselves with most codebases in the company
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Works on multiple languages and stacks to achieve results. Ensures language choices consider long-term implications to the company
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Teaches others in the company of software practices and design principles. Understands and teaches how to build resilient systems
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Principal Engineer
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Uses abstraction to solve common problems and improve efficiency throughout the company
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Able and willing to operate in most codebases within the company to achieve results
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Ensures consistency that will benefit a the company in the long term
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Introduces and applies new practices and principles to the company. Creates culture of resiliency
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Distinguished Engineer
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Ensures common standards across Scout
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Theoretical knowledge used to improve Scout products and people. Improves the resiliency of the company
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