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95% AI-written code? Unpacking the Y Combinator CEO’s developer jobs bombshell
Garry Tan says YC startups are launching with 95% AI-written code. What does this mean for the shape and size of engineering teams?
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Why Coroot is the Swiss Army Knife of observability
Meet the emerging open source observability platform taking on Datadog and New Relic.
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Build an engineering culture that goes beyond “Happy Monday!”
In distributed environments, it can be difficult to create a unified culture. How can you change meetings and interactions for the better?
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How to manage rampant layoff anxiety
Layoff anxiety is on the rise as workforce confidence plummets. How do engineering leaders respond?
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Turn workplace conflict into collaboration
Don’t let disagreements divide teams. Employ better communication tactics and understanding to turn conflict into opportunity.
Editor’s picks
What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
This fulfilling role takes you a step beyond a lead engineer. Find out how to best showcase your skills to land it.
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
Speakers Gergely Orosz, Camille Fournier
and Lara Hogan confirmed
Essential reading
On our Engineering Manager playlist
The Manager’s Path: Camille Fournier in conversation
A guide for tech leaders navigating growth and change.
Things I got wrong when preparing for my first Engineering Manager role
Ferit Topcu shares his own experiences in this transition, the errors I made, and how I overcame them.
What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
On-call revolution: Building a culture of ownership and collaboration
Discover how innovative on-call rotations empower developers, foster team collaboration, and reduce complexity, creating a cohesive, ownership-driven culture that enhances service quality.
Managing authentically across levels
Learn how to manage engineers at all levels with practical tips for adapting your style to support growth and foster a thriving, high-performing engineering team.
The festival of engineering leadership
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
More for Engineering managers
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Crypto is hiring developers. Interested?
With tech hiring in a big freeze, crypto roles are looking more and more attractive to developers, but is it worth the risk?
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Executive communication tactics that work for all audiences
The way you communicate with executives – clear, direct, and to the point – should be the standard for all communication.
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An engineering leader’s guide to SOLID principles
30 years on, how do these design principles stand up?
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Tech debt is an outdated concept
Tech debt is often overused as a blanket statement for all manner of engineering issues. What if we reframed our approach?
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How leaders can beat the first quarter slump
After the buzz of New Years Eve and all the aspirations that follow fizzle out, what can you do to regain some momentum?
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How to combat bias in the hiring process
Don’t let bias dictate your next hire and make hiring decisions based on skills, not gut feelings.
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Performance review mistakes and how to avoid them
They roll around every year, but it always feels like people could do a better job at executing them. Here’s some common mistakes to avoid.
Videos for Engineering managers
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Effective communication: Mastering growth-oriented feedback
Discover strategies for delivering feedback that builds trust and openness. Learn science-backed techniques to make feedback constructive, approachable, and growth-focused, helping teams unlock their full potential.
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Tackling tech debt
Learn practical strategies from a seasoned CTO on managing tech debt effectively – when to embrace it, how to prioritize it, and turning it into growth.
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Exhausted but not burned out: A manager’s story of how to get the team through a tough project
Discover strategies for leading high-stress projects without burnout. Learn how prioritising team well-being, resilience, and self-compassion fosters sustainable success even under intense pressure.
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Tech odyssey: The epic saga of a mega migration to temporal
Embark on a journey through the challenges and triumphs of a major tech migration, revealing strategies for scaling, continuous development, and operational excellence in platform transformation.
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There and back again – A cautionary tale about entering middle management
Explore the realities of middle management through a journey of promotion, stress, and self-reflection, offering guidance on finding the right leadership path.
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Scaling your ML platform to enable the industrialisation of AI and ML development
Delve into the essentials of scaling ML platforms to industrialize AI development, with insights on prioritizing tools and requirements for efficient, large-scale model deployment.
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Mentorship & Sponsorship
Uncover the impact of mentorship and sponsorship in building technical leadership, and learn practical ways to uplift and create opportunities for diverse tech communities.
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Breaking barriers: Embracing neurodiversity in tech
Discover the importance of neurodiversity in tech, with actionable strategies to foster inclusivity and empower colleagues with hidden disabilities for a more supportive workplace.
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Feedback for intercultural teams – Where is the map?
Explore techniques for delivering culturally sensitive feedback, with practical tips to improve communication, foster growth, and boost performance in today’s diverse, intercultural team environments.
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How to talk to everyone: Connecting with your reporting chain
Explore effective ways to build trust and rapport in distributed teams, using strategies to maintain connection and support across organizational layers and remote setups.
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Level up the whole party, not just the hero
Optimize team dynamics by treating everyone as vital to success – not just the ‘hero.’ Discover how small, intentional choices drive equitable growth and organic leadership.
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Backwards compatible – Lessons from a quarter century in software
Explore career lessons from a 25-year journey in software development. Learn about growth, leadership, and the power of kindness to shape lasting impact in engineering.