OKRs examples for Engineering

OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.

To aid you in setting your goals, we have compiled a collection of OKR examples customized for Engineering. Take a look at the templates below for inspiration and guidance.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read more about the meaning of OKRs online.

How to use these templates?

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework.

Most teams should start with a spreadsheet if they're using OKRs for the first time. Then, once you get comfortable you can graduate to a proper OKRs-tracking tool.

We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.

Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

Engineering OKRs templates

The examples have Engineering Objectives and Key Results, but they may also include the tasks that can help you get there.

OKRs to achieve promotion to software engineer 3

Achieve promotion to software engineer 3
Complete advanced software development certification
Mentor and provide guidance to junior software engineers
Schedule regular one-on-one meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and career goals
Offer constructive feedback and actionable suggestions for improvement on their code
Actively involve them in meaningful projects to gain real-world experience and build confidence
Provide resources and recommend learning opportunities to enhance their technical skills
Receive positive performance reviews from team members and supervisors
Regularly check in with team members and supervisors to receive feedback and updates
Actively listen to team members and supervisors, and address any concerns or suggestions
Set clear and measurable goals with team members and supervisors
Continuously improve skills and knowledge through training and professional development opportunities
Deliver three high-impact software projects successfully
Implement effective project management methodologies to ensure efficient coordination and communication
Define clear project goals, timelines, and deliverables for each software project
Assemble a skilled and dedicated team with the necessary expertise for each project
Regularly monitor and evaluate progress, making adjustments as needed to meet project objectives

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OKRs to develop an accurate and efficient face recognition system

Develop an accurate and efficient face recognition system
Achieve a 95% recognition success rate in challenging lighting conditions
Increase recognition speed by 20% through software and hardware optimizations
Upgrade hardware components to enhance system performance for faster recognition
Collaborate with software and hardware experts to identify and implement further optimization techniques
Conduct regular system maintenance and updates to ensure optimal functionality and speed
Optimize software algorithms to improve recognition speed by 20%
Improve face detection accuracy by 10% through algorithm optimization and training data augmentation
Train the updated algorithm using the augmented data to enhance face detection accuracy
Implement necessary adjustments to optimize the algorithm for improved accuracy
Conduct a thorough analysis of the existing face detection algorithm
Augment the training data by increasing diversity, quantity, and quality
Reduce false positives and negatives by 15% through continuous model refinement and testing
Increase training dataset by collecting more diverse and relevant data samples
Apply advanced anomaly detection techniques to minimize false positives and negatives
Implement regular model performance evaluation and metrics tracking for refinement
Conduct frequent A/B testing to optimize model parameters and improve accuracy

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OKRs to improve system availability to achieve 999% uptime

Increase system uptime
Improve system redundancy and failover capabilities
Use load balancing to distribute traffic across multiple servers
Create backup systems in different geographic locations
Regularly test failover and recovery processes
Implement automated failover mechanisms
Implement proactive system monitoring
Regularly review system metrics and identify areas for improvement
Define and create alerts for critical system events
Develop a process for reviewing and responding to alerts
Set up monitoring tools for infrastructure
Increase system performance by 25%
Upgrade hardware and software components as per audit recommendations
Conduct a system audit to identify bottlenecks and inefficient processes
Optimize system settings and configurations to reduce resource consumption
Implement a system monitoring and alert system to minimize downtime
Decrease unplanned downtime by 50%
Conduct regular equipment inspections
Increase spare parts inventory
Improve operator training on equipment maintenance
Implement predictive maintenance program

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OKRs to eliminate high-risk tech debt over the next year

Reduce high-risk tech debt to improve system stability
Conduct a thorough analysis to measure the impact of eliminating each high-risk tech debt item
Outline and prioritize initiatives to eliminate each high-risk tech debt item
Complete the elimination of at least 50% of high-risk tech debt items
Identify top 10 high-risk tech debt items