高级项目经理 -> 高级产品工程师：五年后的转变
我在过去的五年里担任产品经理，与工程团队紧密合作，设计解决方案，并流利地使用技术术语——但我厌倦了只在白板上画图而不写实际代码的角色。
我的背景：
- 担任产品经理五年
- 计算机科学基础扎实
- 参与过各种黑客马拉松项目（前端和后端）
- 能够在梦中勾勒出系统架构（共同发明了一项软件专利）
- 定期参与技术讨论和决策
- 但：没有专业的生产代码经验
我特别对全栈开发和人工智能集成感兴趣。我对产品方面非常了解，明白什么是良好的用户体验，并且能够弥合业务与技术之间的差距。现在我想成为构建者，而不仅仅是指定者。
目前的就业市场并不理想，这使得这个转型更加困难。我在寻找那些重视尊重、诚信、紧迫感，并且（至关重要的是）有资金支持的环境。
对于那些成功完成这一转型的人：
1. 你推荐的路径是什么？
2. 你是如何克服“没有专业工程经验”这一障碍的？
3. 有没有具体的公司以支持这种转型而闻名？
4. 我应该瞄准可以身兼多职的小公司吗？
谢谢HN！
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I've spent the last 5 years as a PM working closely with engineering teams, architecting solutions and speaking fluent tech - but I'm tired of being the person who draws on the whiteboard without writing the actual code.
My background:<p>- 5 years as a PM
- CS fundamentals are solid
- Have built various hackathon projects (both frontend and backend)
- Can sketch out system architecture in my sleep (co-invented a software patent)
- Regularly contribute to technical discussions and decision-making
- BUT: Haven't shipped production code professionally<p>I'm particularly interested in full-stack development and AI integrations. I know the product side cold, I understand what makes for good UX, and I can bridge the business-technical gap. Now I want to be the one building, not just specifying.
The job market isn't great right now, which makes this transition harder. I'm looking for environments that value Respect, Integrity, operate with a Sense of Urgency, and (crucially) have Funding.<p>For those who've made this transition successfully:<p>1. What's your recommended path?
2. How did you overcome the "no professional engineering experience" hurdle?
3. Any specific companies known for supporting this kind of transition?
4. Should I target smaller companies where I can wear multiple hats?<p>Thanks HN!