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 recruiter James Wilson and engineer Matt Sinclair, we unpack what it really means to build a career in tech today.
This week, we sit down with Dan Moore — author of Letters to a New Developer, startup founder, DevRel leader, and all-round tech veteran — to talk about how careers really unfold when things don’t go to plan.
In this week’s episode, we cover:
Why writing a book can change your career (even if no one reads it)
Crashing a national TV website — and what failure really teaches
The IC ceiling: when to pivot, when to manage, and why leverage matters
Why opinionated engineers stand out (and fence-sitters fade away)
How AI shifts the game: product sense > raw coding
Show Notes
Dan’s book: Letters to a New Developer
Dan’s website: danmoore.org
FusionAuth: fusionauth.io
Dan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dmooreds
🎙 Hosts
Matt: /matthewsinclair
James: /james-wilson-92170656
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https://whatnext.dev/
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