Software Engineering

On a spectrum from being in a “move fast and break things” to a “in perpetual construction” environment, what is your preferred working environment? I’m somewhere in the middle, I don’t want to work o… more

Our team is about to make pairing mandatory, and I’m having a hard time getting on board with it. To me, it feels more like a way for managers to say we’re collaborating than a practical way to build … more

Wanting to learn ML what’s a reasonable amount of Ram needed current 24 m4 pro is struggling with just my normal usage.

Engineers are getting work done faster now thanks to the tools we have available to us. We’re also diagnosing issues faster. It’s allowed me to be able to work more efficiently and contribute to the t… more

I have a great deal to offer an embedded systems/firmware programmer position having well over 20 years experience starting from Hewlett Packard's Network Printers to most recently Lockheed Martin's… more

Is there something in your work hardware or software setup that adds value to your day? I love the way my keyboard types, it’s asmr but live!

Anyone worked at General Atomics as a Software Developer? I have a 2.5 hr onsite interview coming up for an Associate Software Developer role that states "will include white board coding problems… more

Layoffs are making my resume look like a red flag because of a long run of bad luck. I've had three layoffs in four years, and it feels like I'm making excuses when I try to explain it in inte… more

I’m trying to help out my team with the work load. They’re a small team of 3 engineers and while I’m working in narrowing the deliverable goals to match, their scope is for way more than three people.… more

I got some really blunt feedback during my annual review, and it’s hitting me harder than I expected. I’m trying to stay professional, but I keep overthinking my mistakes. How do you all shake off tha… more

Has anyone recently been forced to re-validate their work emails to access their company bowl? Trying to determine if this is specific to my work place or if it's a bug with the Indeed merger

Do you have times when you are looking at a bug and focus so intensely on it that once you get out of it you feel like you’ve left your body and need a full day to fully return to it? I went through t… more

I have an offer from Product based firm with 55% hike(45% is fixed & rest 10% is variable).

Now my current company(HCL) wanted to retain me especially my skip level manger & they are offering… more

Is spending every weekend on side projects a waste of time? I’m building some apps on the side to boost my resume, but I’m not sure if employers even care. Does this stuff actually help you get ahead?

My boss wants me to step into a Lead position, but I’m not sure about it. I don't want to lose my technical skills, but I also don't want to pass up a good opportunity. If you made the switch,… more

What’s one industry you hope technology would eventually replace? It may be a hot take but mine is real estate agents. I feel like they make too much for what their contribution to the transaction is … more

I saw a news article about how a zygote frozen in 1994 was adopted and born mid last year. It blew my mind how much tech evolution occurred in those thirty years and how drastically different his life… more

Thinking of transitioning from regular software dev into AI, either the ML/DL side or software that uses AI tools. There are a million courses out there, but what would you personally recommend? Ideal… more

I was catching up with an old director of mine from my first job and he thinks that in six months the landscape of tech companies and hiring will change once the dust settles a bit with AI. Typical en… more

Is your organization embracing agentic assisted development or not? My org definitely is albeit tactfully, and I worry for organizations that aren’t shifting to this way of work or those who have no c… more

I've been thinking about whether this job is a "forever" job or if people eventually move on to something else. I think more and more about what life might be like if I didn't have t… more

As software engineers, does anyone else find their tenor of experience, and cumulative title, detrimental to finding an IC role?

I asked a popular AI model "In one sentence, tell me why AI is bad for businesses."

It replied: "AI can be detrimental to businesses by introducing significant liability through "bl… more

Would it be more effective to submit a CV in person or to apply online?

What makes you excited about working with your team everyday? My team moves fast, we are mobbing to unblock each other, and we try to talk about life for ten minutes every day.

I’m curious how you all feel about the push for culture building. My company is constantly scheduling "fun" events that feel mandatory and, honestly, pretty draining.
As engineers, should we … more

I replaced all my unique pointers with shared pointers because I believe in teamwork.

I also got rid of all weak pointers, and I don't think I have to explain why.

I’ve survived a few rounds of layoffs, but now I’m the only one left who knows how our old systems work. It’s just me and a few new people who are still learning. I’m stuck doing all the maintenance, … more

Looking for options on NOT being in software engineering anymore. Corpo life has burned me out after having worked at companies that actually care about their employees. 25+ years of experience and no… more

I went to a drone show last night and it was so beautiful. All of that was software. An artistic application of drones was probably not the original intent but man, what a great alternative use. Enter… more

Humane came out with an AI pin two years ago and it never took off. Why do you think that interface free technology hasn’t taken off yet? Was it too early for its time?

I’ve been at my job for a few years, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m growing or coasting. How do you guys check in on your own progress? Are there certain signs you look for to make sure you’re stil… more

I’m looking for stretch opportunities so that I can exceed expectations at my next review. I have no desire to be recommended for promotion but rather a higher pay bump. Now is a good time to start th… more

As a Senior QA Engineer, I want to create a Github repo to showcase what I can do but I hesitate for many reasons:
- Potential hiring managers may judge me for things like how little I'm working on it while I'm unempl… more

My team is being told to cut our testing time in half to hit a deadline, and now I'm thinking we'll be shipping some major bugs to stay on schedule. Do you ever feel forced to rush through QA?… more

So I was handed a PIP today. Be honest. Is this basically them getting ready to fire me, or do people survive these? I want to put in the work they're requiring, but I also don't want to be bl… more

I was chatting with a colleague today and we were talking about how a direct report was checked out lately. It’s certainly an uncomfortable situation. How would you handle it as a peer or a manager?

AI has me so burned out. Just heard about someone framing an AI photo of their pet and I'm so over all of this. I went into software because I liked it. I love the art and the puzzles. I did not g… more