Business and Finance

Great engineers have a keen appreciation for the financial impact of their engineering decisions. Old, boring solutions may be what's best for a given business. Engineers need to balance the push for the latest and greatest technology with other constraints that may exist. We shouldn't over engineer a solution that's really not necessary if we can find a solution that works better for a business.

engineers should also have a basic understanding of personal finance. engineering jobs are typically well paid and may offer other forms of compensation like stock options, restricted stock units and other types of performance bonuses. When evaluating an employment opportunity, engineers should be well equipped to determine if the compensation being provided is worth their time investment.