Connect with engineering leaders
20,000+ engineering leaders are already here asking questions, sharing what they’ve learned, and helping each other figure things out. With 100+ channels to choose from, there’s a corner of the community for everyone.
This community is for engineering leaders only: senior developers, tech leads, staff+ engineers, engineering managers, directors, VPs, and CTOs. It’s a peer space, not a place for sales or marketing.
WHY JOIN?
Where engineering leaders figure things out together
Contribute to the topics that matter to you, learn from people who’ve been there, and add your voice to conversations already happening across the community.
Peer-led discussion
Channels led by community members on the topics that matter most, from AI adoption to engineering culture.
Live event Q&As
Join the conversation during our online panel discussions and in-person events, connect with speakers and have your questions answered.
Roles & opportunities
Browse our #jobs channel for opportunities shared by community members.
Local connections
Location-based channels for cities worldwide: connect with engineering leaders near you before and after events.
Resource sharing
Articles, frameworks, templates, and so much more, written and shared by your industry peers.
An inclusive space
A community where everyone is respected as an individual, not just a job title. We’re intentional about creating a space where people feel safe to ask questions, share openly, and belong.
EXPLORE
Find your space
We have channels for interests, locations, and events. Here are some of the most active to get you started.
Topics & interests
#gen-ai #intros #how-to-lds #i-wrote-something #leadership #staffplus #effective-teams
Location-based
#london #new-york #ldx3-london #berlin #barcelona
Community representation
#asian-crg #disabled-crg #neurodiverse-crg #non-traditional-backgrounds-crg #trans-gender-non-conforming-crg #women-crg
These are just a few highlights. Search for your city, interest, or topic once you’re in, and if a channel doesn’t exist yet, reach out and we’ll create one.
GETTING STARTED
What to do when you join
Here’s how to make the most of the community from day one.
Say hello in #intros
You’ll be added to #intros automatically. Drop a quick message: who you are, where you’re based, and what you’re working on. It’s one of our most active channels.
Browse and join channels
Explore our topic and location channels, and join the ones that match your interests. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Search first, we have over 100 channels. If it doesn’t exist yet, drop a message in #help-desk and we’ll get one created for you.
Need help finding your feet?
Head to #how-to-lds to ask the community questions about navigating the space. If you’re not sure where to post or just want to know how things work, someone will help you here.
Join the conversation
Ask questions, share resources, or contribute to a discussion. The more you put in, the more you’ll get out.
Connect around events
Attending LDX3 London, LDX3 New York, or LeadDev Berlin? Find the event channel and start connecting with fellow attendees before you arrive.
CODE OF CONDUCT SUMMARY
Exclusively inclusive
The community works because people take the code of conduct seriously.
Lead with respect
We value respectful behavior above individual opinions. Disagree thoughtfully, never dismissively, and respect boundaries when they’re set.
Keep it genuine
This isn’t a marketing channel. Recruiting, sales, and promotional activity are only allowed in designated channels. Unsolicited DMs with commercial intent are a CoC violation.
Protect the space
We operate under Chatham House Rule. You’re free to use what you learn here, but don’t reveal the source. Don’t share confidential or privately shared information outside the community.
Assume positive intent, but own your impact
Good intent doesn’t negate harm. We prioritise the safety of marginalised people, and we ask everyone to take responsibility for the effect of their words.
These are the highlights. Read the full Slack Code of Conduct
GET MORE INVOLVED
Become a Slack ambassador
Our ambassadors are engineering leaders with a passion for a particular topic or channel. They help drive conversations, welcome new members, and keep discussions valuable for everyone. It’s not a big commitment, just a genuine interest in making this space better. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to join 22,000 engineering leaders?
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