Latest
-
The latest tech layoffs have all the hallmarks of AI washing
Looking closer at the latest Block and Atlassian layoffs.
-
High-performance tech talent: Build, don’t buy!
Learn how CodeYourFuture develops diverse, high-potential individuals into advanced engineering roles while helping companies build exceptional, sustainable tech talent.
Editor’s picks
Meta and the great DEI rollback
Once an emblem of inclusivity, Meta has officially joined tech’s anti-DEI bandwagon.
New York • September 15-16, 2026
Speakers Gergely Orosz, Will Larson and Frances Thai 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 for modern engineering leadership
London • June 2 & 3, 2026
More about Hiring
-
What makes a front-end developer in 2023?
The responsibilities we once considered fundamental for front-end developers are changing rapidly. Here’s where we see the role going in 2023.
-
Learning to enjoy the career progression journey
Reaching a management position in the tech industry is hard work. It’s important to remember to enjoy the journey and celebrate victories big and small along the way.
-
What is a lead developer? A leader amongst their peers
A lead developer will still get their hands dirty in the codebase, but needs to know how to hire, lead, and talk to management.
-
4 hiring trends engineering managers can’t ignore in 2023
Has the bubble finally burst? Here are four hiring trends engineering managers should be aware of as we move into 2023.
-
Creating a career progression framework for engineers
How to build a clear and transparent process for supporting career progression.
-
In partnership with Karat
How to assess proficiency across 10 core technologies
Looking to hire engineers with specific skills? Here’s how to assess proficiency across common tools, frameworks, and environments.
-
How to remove the pain from hiring
Recruitment doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Here’s how to create a pain-free hiring process.
-
How to survive the tech layoffs storm
Mass layoffs are taking place at the biggest of big tech firms – but how do you brush yourself off and keep going? Dot-com crash survivors tell LeadDev how to weather the storm.
Top Hiring videos
-
Effective career conversations with your engineers
Career conversations are a necessary part of your direct report’s growth, but without care, these meetings can lack purpose, meaning, and impact.
-
Optimizing the ‘glue work’ in your team
Your job title says “software engineer”, but you seem to spend most of your time in meetings.