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Burnout is on the rise as layoffs reshape the tech industry
LeadDev’s Engineering Leadership Report 2025 reveals a growing burnout crisis as layoffs, shifting scopes, and dwindling morale reshape the tech industry.
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Why companies are really going AI-first
Tech firms like Duolingo, Klarna, and Shopify are going AI-first — boosting efficiency but cutting jobs. Is AI the future of work, or a threat to engineers?
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AI-first hiring is everywhere and it’s not slowing down
Engineers might start being penalized for not using AI in technical interviews.
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In partnership with VercelHow to maintain a codebase – when everyone can code
Learn how to maintain platform performance with machine-first observability, enabling AI agents to monitor and repair production systems.
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Meta and the great DEI rollback
Once an emblem of inclusivity, Meta has officially joined tech’s anti-DEI bandwagon.
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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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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?
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Berlin • November 3 & 4, 2025
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Efficient interviewing techniques
Here are some steps you can take, from the start of the interview process to the end, that can help you make the right hire.
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A diverse career can help you be a better leader
Casting an eye back over her career, Afiya Chohollo reflects on her unique journey to VP of Engineering and the benefits of a varied career path.
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What is a software architect? Someone with an eye on the big picture
As a software architect, you’re going to implement some big ideas – but you can’t lose sight of the details.
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Three tips for retaining key engineering talent
Use these three tips to foster the right environment for your engineering team and lower the rate of attrition.
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The career progression of a software tester
What is a software tester and could this role be the right career move for you?
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How principal testers can improve company processes
What is a principal tester and how can they improve your quality culture and team efficiency?
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Research-backed strategies to attract and retain diverse teams
Diversity initiatives start with thoughtful hiring practices. After hiring, capitalize on your success and retain those hires by promoting a climate of inclusion and belonging.
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Demystifying the front-end architect role
Defining the front-end architect role can be tricky. So, what does the position entail and is it the right fit for you?
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Hiring and retaining underrepresented engineers
Build an inclusive culture to welcome new team members
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Designing effective criteria for assessing engineering candidates equitably
Unlock engineering talent through equitable hiring
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Finding potential in your interview processes
Hiring engineers is hard. And with over half of C-suite executives saying that the future of their company relies on being able to source engineering talent, making the correct decisions about who to hire has the potential to transform the fortune of your company.
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12 steps to becoming a better engineering interviewer
An email in your inbox. A conversation with your boss. The company is hiring and you’re to be part of it – you’re going to be an interviewer.
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How to succeed at hiring without really trying
Hiring good people can be hard. Keeping good people can be hard. It’s made easier though if you can set your company apart as a place that people want to work at. But how do you make the community aware that that’s the case?
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The positives and negatives of networks and tech hiring
In a fast developing industry such as tech, the acquisition and retention of talent is a crucial success factor. Often, hiring through personal networks can lead to a quicker and more successful hiring process than traditional methods – and sometimes contacts can even encourage under-represented groups to apply for positions they wouldn’t consider otherwise.
