Software Engineering

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

Our tech lead handles every single decision to keep things moving fast. It works for deadlines, but it also stops any real discussion from happening. Should a team be more collaborative, or is having … more

What do you think about selective stock grants for senior leaders? I found out my organization does this and I feel a drop in my motivation because I’m witnessing the roles being pushed very hard, lot… more

Every time I solve a major bug or ship a feature early, I get handed another person’s workload. Of course, there has been zero mention of a raise or a promotion, only more pressure to keep up the pace… more

Irish MSc AI/ML Student with Industry Experience - Seeking USA/EU Summer Internship 2027

1.5 years Industry experience. Built two end‑to‑end demos and developed ML models, including one showcased at CES 2026 and a… more

We were talking about the Artemis launch and the one difficulty was an outage of outlook. We joked as a team that the same thing happened on space wars (a TV show). Has software outages affected your … more

The engineering team talked this week about cases where our LLM works great, when building on a system with an existing pattern. Times when it may not be good is when building on a greenfield applicat… more

Stop Hiring by Location, Start Hiring by Skill

The future of work is borderless. 🌍 If the job can be done online, the location shouldn't matter. Employers who embrace 100% remote work policies access a wider … more

I really do think that AI could never replace translating business requirements into work than can be picked up by engineering AI tools. I just wanted to throw in another “anti-doom” sentiment. I’m su… more

Learning AWS feels like the Ludovico Method from A Clockwork Orange—eyes propped open with toothpicks, nausea setting in. Amazon Web Services now has 200+ services, and the bloated checkbox “training”… more

My current company just went through a small round of cuts, and while I’m still here, the culture has definitely shifted. I want to leave, but I’m seeing so many people with way more experience than m… more

I’ve gone through a performance cycle for a year that I was covering for an underperforming adjacent discipline for most of the year. It didn’t impact my compensation increase in anyway. I also caught… more

I know our codebase better than most since I built the foundation, but my feedback is being ignored during reviews. My coworkers push messy code, our lead merges it to meet deadlines, and then I’m the… more

I understand the concern around job cuts, it’s something many of us face. One mindset that’s helped me is focusing on building financial stability beyond just employment.

Layoffs and market shifts will always happ… more

Oracle laid off 18% of its workforce yesterday. That’s an estimated additional 16000 roles after 14000 were impacted last month. IT spent apply to everyone, but that is so many people I sometimes wond… more

I have hit a point in my career where I can handle every ticket and project with my eyes closed. The excitement I originally felt about this job is officially gone. I find myself staring at my IDE and… more

Senior QA Engineer (9+ yrs) specializing in fintech & high-scale systems. Built 0→100% automation for critical flows, cut regression time by 50%, and led QA for payment platforms serving millions. Expert in A… more

Looking for advice from HR/legal professionals.

After being terminated from a company, I’ve been asked to sign a new NDA and submit a security cheque. This has raised some concerns for me, as I’m not sure how common or legally appropriat… more

I’m really struggling with a project where I feel like I’m in way over my head. I know I should talk to my manager, but I’m worried they’ll think they made a mistake hiring me. I keep trying to push t… more

NVIDIA IC3 vs Series E TLM decision:
NVIDIA offers strong long-term upside—brand value, internal mobility (Hyderabad), and platform exposure—but requires stepping back from management into an IC role.
Series … more

How have you witnessed effective project management in software engineering? I have seen so many different versions of how this role shows up in our role, some good and some bad.

It took me months of using the tool before I found some appreciation for the name copilot. In software, names are notoriously hard but I think the team who named copilot nailed it! Any other software … more

I’m updating my resume and can't decide if I should include my side projects. They show a lot of range that I don't get to use at work, but I don't want my resume to look messy. Would you … more

I recently was approached by an acquaintance who is looking for a software developer they can trust to help them integrate AI into multiple workflows in their business.

I’m excited about the potential… more

I recently completed a panel interview for a Lead Solution Engineer / Agentforce SE role at Salesforce (Toronto)
Had a few quick questions:
•How long does it typically take after the panel for a final decision?
•What bas… more

I think my manager is annoyed with me because I'm not moving fast enough. Nothing's been said yet, but the tension is real. It’s tough feeling like I’m falling behind and losing their respect.… more

Are you a work to live type of person or a live to work type of person? While I feel lucky to be working in software and love my team, I work to live. It supports a comfortable lifestyle and as a resu… more

My lead is anti-AI and views it as a way to avoid real work, but it's been a huge time-saver for my more tedious tickets. I want to be transparent about my process, but also want to avoid his judg… more

I set a goal at work to start removing myself from the critical path of the teams success. It was a team that was lacking stability for a while. I think it’s a good test to see if the success sustains… more

It feels like my coworkers grasp everything instantly, while I'm still stuck on step one. During our planning meetings, everyone is nodding along while I'm still trying to wrap my head around … more

I'm launching a 3D game development company and looking for advice on recruiting talented developers in Game & 3D & Python Tech fields, as well as Virtual Assistants, across the world. My goal… more

One thing I’ve realized while growing as a software engineer in cybersecurity is how fast everything moves. It’s not just about learning how to code or understanding security principles, it’s about ke… more

Are there any computer science PHDs in the bowl? I’d love to hear how your transition to industry went and whether the PHD is worth it these days. My friend finished hers in chemistry recently and is … more

🚀 Preparing for my journey as a React Developer — Samiullah Samejo

Focused on mastering core concepts like hooks, component structure, and performance optimization. Building real-world projects and sharing my learning step by step.

I believe in:
👉 L… more

🚀 Building my journey as Samiullah Samejo

Passionate about 💻 Programming, 🔐 Cybersecurity & 📈 Digital Marketing.
Founder, mentor, and lifelong learner focused on growth and impact.

I believe in:
👉 Consistency over perfection
👉 Skills ove… more

I’m expecting my first child in September and I’m terrified of how work will be like with the distractions of a newborn being the primary food source. I am considering if I should prepare a pitch to r… more

Is the market actually picking up? Layoffs still happen, sure, but they don't feel as constant as in 2024 and 2025. I’m curious if others are seeing more stability now or if it’s still just as tou… more

Is it me or the market now is harder than used to be. I have found impossible to find good job offers. Most of these are offers with short contracts between 3 and 6 months and also require that you kn… more