Archive - The Independent Engineer

How to Grow Your Network

A game you play for a lifetime.

Apr 26 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

The Many Ways Software Engineers Can Go Independent

There are more ways than you think.

Apr 20 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

(Re)discovering Your Calling

The most important decision of your career.

Apr 6 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

March 2026

Software Engineers Have Been Lied To

You don't have to climb that ladder.

Mar 29 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

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