Handling Skill Specialization as an Engineering Leader
Status: Accepted
Join this unconference-style session designed for interactive group discussion. Whether you want to share your insights or simply learn from others, everyone is welcome in this community-driven learning experience.
As mobile teams scale, specialization becomes essential, but striking the right balance between deep expertise and cross-functional flexibility is challenging. This session will explore different specialization paths in mobile engineering and how leaders can structure teams, hiring, and career growth to maximize both innovation and long-term success.
> What are the key specialization tracks in mobile engineering?
> How can engineering leaders ensure specialization doesn’t create silos within a mobile org?
> What strategies help balance hiring and training across specialized and generalist roles?
> How does a specialist career track impact long-term growth, leadership opportunities, and adaptability?
> What are best practices for integrating specialists into cross-functional product teams?