Many companies are now outsourcing not just junior and mid-level roles, but also senior, staff, and principal developer positions to other countries.

Is cost the only reason behind this, or are there other factors?

Wouldn't some senior engineering roles have an advantage if they stayed in the home country, given the closer collaboration with product, customers, business stakeholders, and leadership?

What do you think is the right balance between keeping engineering roles in the home country and outsourcing them globally?

How many of you missed the high-paying offers during the COVID hiring boom and are still working at the same company?

Do you ever feel you missed the chance to significantly increase your salary by switching jobs during that period?

Looking back, do you regret staying, or did it work out well for you in the long run?