Engineering Career Progression Tools?

I’ve been a Software Engineer for over a decade, and one frustration I’ve often encountered is the lack of clarity on how to level up in my career. It seems that most managers who want to help engineers with career progression end up having to build their own systems for it. Given how busy they are, they understandably can’t dedicate much time to creating a structured framework for growth.

I’m considering building a tool that would simplify this process and help both managers and engineers better navigate career growth.

• Have you experienced this problem?
• What tools have you seen used for career progression in engineering? What’s missing from them?
• Would managers/engineers find a tool like this useful?
• What features would be essential for a tool like this?

I’m still in the early stages of developing this idea and would really appreciate any feedback or suggestions from those who have faced challenges with career progression in engineering.

Thanks in advance for your help!