AFAIK managerial ladder at G does not expect coding, but no one is stopping you from doing it. Unlikely to improve your perf ratings though.
On the other hand some SWE's become TLM (TechLead/Manager). So they remain software engineers, do design and coding, and are also people managers at the same time. Fairly easy to switch back to IC, if management turns out to be not your thing. Best of both worlds, great experience, but at a price. Being a TLM is often a LOT of work.
So in theory, if your coding skills are weak, you could study/leetcode for a few months and if you pass the interview, no need to really know coding thoroughly as a Manager?
@tinkbig. Yes absolutely, no need of coding knowledge… And then you’ll be a weak manager trying to handle top-flight coders who will hate you for being non technical.
AFAIK managerial ladder at G does not expect coding, but no one is stopping you from doing it. Unlikely to improve your perf ratings though. On the other hand some SWE's become TLM (TechLead/Manager). So they remain software engineers, do design and coding, and are also people managers at the same time. Fairly easy to switch back to IC, if management turns out to be not your thing. Best of both worlds, great experience, but at a price. Being a TLM is often a LOT of work.
So in theory, if your coding skills are weak, you could study/leetcode for a few months and if you pass the interview, no need to really know coding thoroughly as a Manager?
@tinkbig. Yes absolutely, no need of coding knowledge… And then you’ll be a weak manager trying to handle top-flight coders who will hate you for being non technical.