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Big tech cracks down on low performers in drive for efficiency
Microsoft has followed in the steps of Meta and Amazon on cracking down on low performers.
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What is a Director of Engineering? The glue keeping engineering together
A director of engineering is responsible for keeping an entire engineering function humming. Find out what skills you need to climb the ladder to this vital position.
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Your top job candidate might be a coordinated AI scam
Scammers have gotten even more crafty in finding new ways to collect a cheque, and AI has been the ultimate accomplice.
Editor’s picks
Meta and the great DEI rollback
Once an emblem of inclusivity, Meta has officially joined tech’s anti-DEI bandwagon.
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
Speakers Gergely Orosz, Camille Fournier
and Lara Hogan confirmed
Essential reading
31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
Interviews are a two-way street, don’t waste the opportunity to ask these smart questions.
On our Hiring playlist
De-coding the technical interview process: Emma Bostian in conversation
What if you had a cheat code for acing technical interviews?
Inclusive hiring is not a checkmark
Inclusion is the foundation of creating a level playing field for employees with all backgrounds to be heard, to be challenged, and to have an impact.
Retaining Your People After the Tech Boom
Discover how to retain talent during staff reductions by leading with empathy, building trust, and understanding employees’ motivators in times of economic and industry change.
What is the role of the engineering manager in the hiring process?
How can time-strapped engineering managers juggle hiring responsibilities alongside their day to day?
The festival of engineering leadership
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
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Quiet cutting arrives for the tech industry
What is quiet cutting, and why is it now impacting software developers?
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4 common software developer interview questions and how to answer them
The most likely interview questions you will get as a software engineer.
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31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
Interviews are a two-way street, don’t waste the opportunity to ask these smart questions.
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Acknowledging and addressing affinity bias in tech hiring
Affinity bias could be seriously impacting your organization and the decisions you make during hiring processes.
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5 ways you’re stressing out candidates during tech interviews
Engineering interviews are stressful, but there are some ways to limit the stress you put candidates under.
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3 goals to work towards when starting a new Staff+ role
Moving into a new Staff+ position at another company can be a daunting prospect. Learn some ways in which you can build networks, contribute meaningfully, and avoid burnout.
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Beware of fake job candidates
Remote hiring has opened the door to a stream of fake engineering candidates, with hiring managers having to be vigilant to highly credible applications. Here are some red flags to look out for.
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What is a tech lead? First among equals on a developer team
A tech lead isn’t a manager and may not even get a raise. But it’s a reflection of your leadership skills as you climb the ladder.
Top Hiring videos
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Successful onboarding and retention is a team effort
A conversation with Abel Martin on ways to scale successful onboarding & retention actions based on his current adventures at Rhino and his 16 years of experience in the field at LeadDev Together.
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Hiring for culture add, not culture fit
Emily will share lessons learned from four years of evolving hiring practices at Honeycomb at LeadDev Together.
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Utilizing the tools in your toolbox for onboarding and retention
Onboarding and retention are critical and yet many of us either aren’t spending enough time or the right kind of time to onboard and retain effectively.
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Onboarding: setting the foundation for growth
Cate Huston talks about onboarding for retention through the dual lenses of belonging and accomplishment at LeadDev Together.
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In partnership with Codility
Codility – Where the best engineering teams are built
Looking to hire a word-class engineering team faster without wasting engineering or recruiting time?
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Luminary Interview with Coraline Ada Ehmke
As you grow as a technical leader, identifying career paths and opportunities can be difficult and you can easily get stuck without knowing what it takes to get you to the next level.
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Luminary Interview with Diane Tang
As you grow as a technical leader, identifying career paths and opportunities can be difficult and you can easily get stuck without knowing what it takes to get you to the next level. So as a Senior IC, how do you get here? What is the job like? How do you map your career map?
