I'm used to working on smaller projects--ones where I can hold the entire project structure and framework in my head. It makes me incredibly effective since I know my way around the project, how any magic works, and the cleanest way to do things. I also find my work is better because I feel more invested in the project and have more control in its direction.
I recently joined a large team with a large project that involves some cross-functional work. What are some strategies people have for working in this sort of environment?
More context: I'm an experienced (10+ years) engineer who's worked at several big names you've heard of. It's not that I'm not comfortable wading through a megarepo to fix a bug or reaching out to other teams for help. My issue is with ambiguity, vision, ownership, and having the big picture of the project in my head.
I recently joined a large team with a large project that involves some cross-functional work. What are some strategies people have for working in this sort of environment?
More context: I'm an experienced (10+ years) engineer who's worked at several big names you've heard of. It's not that I'm not comfortable wading through a megarepo to fix a bug or reaching out to other teams for help. My issue is with ambiguity, vision, ownership, and having the big picture of the project in my head.