The Product Engineer
2025-03-17
"The Product Engineer" by Rands in Repose argues against the necessity of Product Managers in consumer software companies. It highlights the power struggle between Engineering, Design, and Product Management, advocating for a more integrated role for engineers, designers, and a new concept of a Product Engineer who embodies both technical knowledge and product vision. The article discusses common pitfalls in product development such as 'Product Managers as CEOs' and 'Uncompromising Designers' and proposes that builders should have a significant voice in product decisions.
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