I'm a software engineer – what next?
I'm a software engineer - what next?
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"I'm a Software Engineer, What Next?" is a podcast for software engineers at a career crossroads. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and veteran engineer Matt Sinclair, it offers insights into navigating career transitions, from individual contributor roles to management and beyond. Featuring discussions on personal growth and leadership this podcast is a guide for engineers seeking direction and growth in their careers. Join us to explore the paths and possibilities that lie ahead in the tech industry.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as career transitions, personal growth, leadership, and navigating the tech industry's landscape. Episodes may cover subjects like the shift from individual contributor to management roles, discussions on leadership principles like 'Attitude, Altitude, Agency', and practical advice based on the '5Cs' framework introduced by Matthew Sinclair.
“I’m a Software Engineer, What Next?” is a podcast for software engineers at a career crossroads. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and veteran engineer Matt Sinclair, it offers insights into navigating career transitions, from individual contributor roles to management and beyond. Featuring discussions on personal growth and leadership this podcast is a guide for engineers seeking direction and growth in their careers. Join us to explore the paths and possibilities that lie ahead in the tech industry.
Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ what next? — the podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and software engineer Matt Sinclair, we unpack what it really means to build a career in tech today — from navigating new tools to redefining what it means to be a ”good” engineer.In this week's episode, we tackle the question that’s been making the rounds:Is AI going to take your job as a software engineer?Short answer: not exactly.Long answer: it’s complicated — and that’s exactly what James and Matt dig into.We cover:Why comparing AI to a ”table saw” might actually be the best metaphorThe difference between automating toil vs replacing talentWhy taste, judgment, and deep thinking still matter more than everWhat the shift from imperative to declarative programming means for your workflowWhy “deep generalists” might just rule the next era of softwareHow to future-proof your engineering career with communication, initiative, and curiosityWhether you’re a junior developer wondering what to focus on, or a senior engineer feeling overwhelmed by the AI hype, this episode’s for you.📌Show Notes & LinksOzzy Man Reviews — speedboat meme (yes, we really went there)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9mtM0uIQ9QCynefin Framework https://thecynefin.co/about-us/about-cynefin-framework/Claude Code by Anthropic — used by Matt to rubber duck specs and designhttps://www.anthropic.com/claude-code👥 HostsMatt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsinclair/James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wilson-92170656/🔗 More from us:https://whatnext.dev/https://quantumfaxmachine.com/
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