Engineering

What’s something that became dramatically easier once you stopped trying to be perfect at it? For me, estimation improved once I stopped pretending estimates were precise.

How can you expect a non software engineer thats never done software to do simpler code? Lol i find it so funny when experience professionals think u can do everything like them.

I graduated in 2023 currently living in Florida with 3.5 years of experience in aerospace. I got my engineering degree in electrical and I’m wondering if I’m screwed trying to land a job within electr… more

I'm looking for ways to fix bad timing in meetings. I always have input, but I spend too much time overthinking and working up the courage to say it. By the time I’m ready, the topic has changed a… more

Do you think technical maturity makes engineers calmer or more cautious? For me, experience has mostly reduced my confidence in “easy fixes.”

Looking for any type of feedback about the demand and workload of an engineer at Anduril Industries, that have family with young kids.

How many hours are you expected to put in each week?
What is your work/li… more

Do you think of yourself as experienced? When did that switch flip? I feel like every role I do has a time when I know nothing and then one day I wake up and the guy people come to with questions. Mea… more

If you had to describe your current tech stack as a personality, what would it be? Mine feels like “high functioning but deeply anxious.”

Is it okay to make small talk during active work hours? I've always saved casual chats for breaks, but recently noticed that my manager often starts informal conversations with teammates who seem … more

Working at Ocado was a great experience. A lot of technology working together. Sad it came to an end. Automation metrics, robotic systems with working with AI and wireless comms. Was a lot of fun main… more

What’s the strangest source of friction on your projects lately? I’m realizing unclear terminology causes way more confusion than technical gaps.

👀 Has the state of the job market changed how you feel about your current job?

Do you think engineers romanticize complexity a little too much? I’ve started noticing the simplest solutions are usually the ones that age best.

I know a lot of coworkers who have retired early and then gone into consulting for additional income. Do you feel you will have enough experience through your work for consulting or do you always plan… more

Do you ever see communication disconnects between your field staff and office staff? I feel though every team member needs a job shadowing day to encourage cohesion.

What is your favorite thing you’ve ever gotten to do at work and why? Mine was running a $100M project from start to finish

I just wrapped up my first year as an engineer at a small firm. I've been here since graduating, but got a standard review and zero raise. I always thought a 2-3% annual bump for inflation was sta… more

Anyone ever transitioned over to technical sales rather than pure engineering? How did the transition go?

How much of engineering leadership is really about reducing friction? The best leaders I’ve worked with mostly created clarity and removed obstacles.

When you disagree with a decision that was made by upper management, how do you voice that to your immediate supervisor?

How do you decide when to speak up versus let a decision play out? I try to push back early now instead of waiting for obvious problems later.

I just booked my first full week off in ages, but I’m feeling anxious instead of excited. My team is so short-staffed right now, but I promised my wife I'd take some PTO. I need the break, but at … more

Do you think technical debt is more cultural or technical? I’m starting to think it reflects team habits more than code quality.

What’s something you’ve become less opinionated about over time? For me, architecture decisions feel less absolute now than they used to.

Do you think engineers are good at recognizing hidden dependencies? I think we usually discover them only after they become blockers.

Employees in the Design & Proposal department were frequently expected to work late nights, weekends, and remain available outside office hours even for non-urgent projects. Refusing Saturday/Sund… more

Do any of you use 3D printers at work ever? Just got one at home and think it’s gonna be super useful!

Hi. What dbs check do LSEG do in UK for IT/engineering employees? Is it basic or standard?

How do you know when you've earned the right to ask for a promotion? I’ve been waiting for a sign from my boss that never comes, so I think I need to create my own opportunity. What's worked f… more

🤔 Do you feel comfortable saying no or setting boundaries at work, or does that feel like something you can't or shouldn't do?

Has anyone taken the on-site technical test for the QML Engineer role (Games On Demand)? Looking for details on the specific Qt/C++ challenges, UI performance tasks, or live coding exercises involved.… more

How do you decide when to speak up versus let a decision play out? I try to push back early now instead of waiting for obvious problems later.

Do you think teams overestimate how scalable their processes are? I’ve seen workflows that worked great for 5 people completely break at 20.

I’m my own worst critic and should know better. For example, I’ll deliver solid work all week, but if I make even one small mistake, I suddenly feel like a total failure. Why is it so hard to let the … more

Which 3D modeling software is your favorite to use for designs? I personally like solidworks the best, but interested if others feel the same

How much does trust impact engineering velocity on your teams?I think trust speeds things up more than any process or tool ever could.

How do you decide when to keep digging into a problem versus stepping away? I’ve learned stepping away usually helps more than brute-forcing through frustration.

Do you think there is any chance AI takes over your job? I’m in construction so I don’t think so, but things are changing so much you never know.

Do you think technical leadership is more about direction or support?I’m beginning to think support matters more than having all the answers.