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2025-11-20 • 10 min read

Staff Software Engineer vs Senior Software Engineer: Key Differences

Understanding the crucial differences between Staff and Senior Software Engineers: scope, responsibilities, impact, and what it really takes to make the leap.

Career Development Staff Engineer Senior Engineer Career Progression