Software Engineering

Engineering Managers, what’s your day-to-day like? I’m thinking about next steps and hesitating between going the Tech route (principal, staff, architect), or the People Management one.

Taking responsibility for oneself and asking for help are not opposites; they are often the same decision viewed from different angles. Trust does not come from certainty. Trust is built when people u… more

Final-year Software Engineering student based in Perth, WA, actively applying for internships. Would love any advice from engineers on what companies look for in junior/intern candidates — especially … more

Are you in a position where you are not looking to get promoted from your current role? I’m sure this applies to any role you’re in—I’d love to hear your story if you are. I’m an EM and have seen scen… more

Got a job interview for a software engineer - corporate security role (weird branding, but ok). There’s a coding component and they are adamant about no AI in that part of the interview. This seems od… more

Have you ever worked at a startup you knew would die but you rode it till it died anyway? I did and don’t regret it, I got a retention bonus and a promotion out of it.

In the long term, what matters more to you: where you work or what you work on? I hear a ton from friends in FAANG saying how they’re just a cog in the wheel for a tool that hardly moves the needle. S… more

I’ve spent the last few years in traditional software roles, and I'm ready for something new. I'm considering AI/ML and cloud security, but I want to make sure I’m not underestimating the skil… more

Your suggestions & thoughts helps me as am close to cross 10 yrs in IT Industry with service exp

1. EPAM - 35 Fxd 2. Honeywell - 35 Fxd 3. WellsFargo - 35 Fxd

My Skillset - Python BE Develo… more

Has the perception of working as a software engineer changed in recent years? I’ve noticed before the past year or two people would be excited to hear that I worked as a dev. These days there’s some s… more

Anyone else in their 40s facing assumptions about their skills in interviews? I keep getting asked if I'm "comfortable with modern tools," which feels like a polite way of questioning my… more

Am I overreacting or is this a completely reasonable thing to be anxious about? My company has been doing surprise layoffs with no heads-up whatsoever. You'll notice someone is just gone from Slac… more

Started in 2023 at 3 LPA in the same company where I still work today.

Received a 150% hike first (3 → 7.5 LPA) and recently another 50% hike (7.5 → 11.25 LPA).

I have 2.5 years of experience in full-stack develop… more

Do you think the fractional work paradigm works for software engineering? To me, I don’t think it does.. The only presence I’ve seen is a fractional cto and even then so it takes decades of experience… more

I am going into a second round interview for PNC Bank as Software Engineer (Java) role. I'm feeling nervous but good nonetheless. Are there any tips or anything you would be willing to share with … more

Has an "easy" task ever made you question your entire career? I just struggled hard through a feature everyone else labeled as simple, and now my confidence is completely shot. I feel like I… more

I'm done with my two Karat Citi interviews and still didn't get a response from the recruiter for next steps. I sent several emails to the recruiter, but there was no response. One of my appli… more

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I recently graduated with a BS in Software Engineering and am looking for Full Stack Developer opportunities. I work with the MERN/PERN stack and have built several real-world projects while continuously imp… more

Just launched my new portfolio!

Full Stack Developer with 3+ years experience in React, Vue.js, Next.js & Laravel. Currently at Bank Rakyat Indonesia, building frontend systems in a gRPC microservices architecture.

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With all the layoffs and general anxiety about what's next, I’m seriously overworking myself. I’m scared that if I don’t, I’ll get let go and never find anything else in this field. If you recentl… more

Will an oversupply of developers due to layoffs give employers more bargaining power to delay promotions and lower salaries for new job openings? With larger and larger layoffs being announced I worry… more

i have a degree in this field, but little experience. feeling hopeless about finding a position. i want to work in a company that pays well in a great city, but im starting to wonder if that's eve… more

For those who don't find much enjoyment in SWE nowadays, I'm curious about what other software eng adjacent roles are like. Stuff like technical writing, field support engineering, etc. Has an… more

I overheared my husband ask in an interview about work life balance. He used the spacex model to describe a company with poor work life balance. Have you worked or are you working in environments like… more

How do your companies handle performance reviews for engineers who spend significant time mentoring? Right now, I'm dedicating a substantial chunk of my week to helping a junior engineer. It's… more

Favoritism is a serious issue in some companies. People only listen to what they want to hear and are unwilling to accept different ideas or suggestions during discussions. When someone expresses an o… more

I’m a proponent of having a cool down sprint after a project is delivered. My team delivered a project on the last day of their sprint this week. They deserve a break to regroup. Do you agree? If you… more

Is the full-time Scrum Master still a thing at your company? I'm trying to see if teams still hire dedicated people for this, or if the responsibilities are just tacked onto a Tech Lead or Enginee… more

I enjoy connecting with people in software engineering on here! I’d love to know what topics are on people’s mind these days. What’s on my mind: work life balance, staying technically relevant, and fi… more

Is anyone else nervous about getting pushed out of tech as you age? I love software engineering and can’t imagine doing anything else, but I worry the industry won't love me back in ten or fifteen… more

Do you use PRDs at your company or some means to know enough thought has been put into the product before beginning execution? What is their purpose? How do they get written and at what stage of the d… more

I'm job searching again due to being laid off after a long tenure. I have 8 YOE and a modern stack, but I never finished my degree. Recruiters are reaching out, but my cold applications get zero t… more

I have friends who have been interviewing for roles and a very common question they are getting asked these days is “tell me about your agentic coding setup”. I’m still learning what it’s really great… more

How are your daily standups run? Yeah, some people throw in blockers here and there but it’s really just people talking about how productive they were the day before by listing their accomplishments. … more

Do you think that engineers who receive 700k total compensation packages are worth that much? I think it’s ludacris to have that many high paid roles regardless of what you do…. I’m clearly not one of… more

I feel like I am missing out on learning opportunities because my teammate rewrites my code instead of reviewing it. If this is something you've experienced, how did you handle it?

Leveraging cross time zone gains to live a fuller life — I’ve seen some who can work east coast hours on the west coast (or more insane scenarios), but I’ve found the sweet spot: central hours on the … more

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