> Does that mean developing into a senior engineer or a techinal lead.. or management?

Yes. :)

At this point I don't know if I'll do well in a management role or not, I still need some time to decide.

> You will find all sorts of politics at play. From the cooperative to competitive. It could be at the layer above you or with your peers.

Can you give some examples? What sort of things do I need to be cognizant of?