roles

Primary Role:

Company-level technical authority for major systems

Reporting Relations:

Reports to Director/VP

Decision Making Authority:

Final say on major technical standards

Stratigic Planning

Shapes long-term tech strategy

Team Management:

None formally; deep influence

Meeting Involvment:

Executive-facing design reviews

Project Management:

Oversees strategic system initiatives

Communication:

Communicates with execs and stakeholders

Professional Development:

→ Distinguished Engineer

Primary Role:

Highest IC level; sets enterprise technical direction

Reporting Relations:

Reports to CTO/VP

Decision Making Authority:

Defines technical principles and standards

Stratigic Planning

Defines multi-year technical vision

Team Management:

No direct reports

Meeting Involvment:

Executive + board technical advisor

Project Management:

Oversees transformational initiatives

Communication:

External thought leadership + board-level clarity

Professional Development:

→ Fellow / CTO track

Primary Role:

Strategic partner and advisor, aligning and executing organizational goals

Reporting Relations:

Reports to CEO, with a broader reporting structure

Decision Making Authority:

Significant, delegated authority for executive decisions

Stratigic Planning

Active in development and execution of strategic plans

Team Management:

Manages cross-functional teams and projects

Meeting Involvment:

Actively participating, presenting, and driving decisions

Project Management:

Oversees large, complex projects impacting the organization

Communication:

Represents the executive internally and externally

Professional Development:

Broadens strategic leadership and management skills