Excellnt interview! The distinction between senior and principal engineers - identifying problems vs. implementing solutions and bringing others along - is key. The emphasis on simplicity in architectural decisions resonates deeply, especially the point about avoiding workarounds that compound complexity over time.
Excellnt interview! The distinction between senior and principal engineers - identifying problems vs. implementing solutions and bringing others along - is key. The emphasis on simplicity in architectural decisions resonates deeply, especially the point about avoiding workarounds that compound complexity over time.