What's the closest to hands-on job for a software engineer?

Question

I'm looking for shifting to a job where I can utilize my comp.science background and experience as developer in a more hands-on job working on products or things where success is self-evident so to say. Any tips? I don't want to spend time coding much. Maybe oversee pipelines, supply chains etc

_benj · Accepted Answer

You could look into product manager. On that role you are a lot closer to the actual problem that is being solved and success is measured in increased revenue, lowering expenses, customer satisfaction, etc.
It’s also a plus when a PM has some technical awareness since it makes the life of the engineer a lot easier (i.e. not having to explain to the PM how adding a new field in a form is not a “small change” and it would take db migration, models/tests changes, ui design, etc…)
Good luck!

ipaddr · Answer

Consider working for an oil/gas company and getting the inside track on different roles in the pipeline area.

matt_the_bass · Answer

Software for marine science applications.