How to Get Hired as a Software Engineer in 2026: LinkedIn, Resume, Strategy
In 2026, you can’t “avoid LinkedIn” and expect to get hired BUT you can't use it like 2023. In this episode, I break down the exact LinkedIn + resume strategy I’d use today to maximize recruiter inbou...
2 Maalis 20min
How AI Is Breaking Tech Interviews (and What Comes Next)
Brian sits down with Fardeen Khimani, a 21-year-old Georgia Tech ML student and co-founder of Rounds, to talk about why technical interviews are broken and why AI just made it worse. They cover why Le...
23 Helmi 23min
#303 - 8 Harsh Truths for Software Developers in the AI Era
AI didn’t kill software jobs.But it did throw a grenade into the hiring funnel.In this episode, I break down 8 harsh truths about getting hired as a developer in 2026 — and none of them are the feel-g...
16 Helmi 18min
Bonus Episode: Coding Bootcamps, Online Education and the Future for Parsity
Disclaimer: this episode is my thoughts on coding bootcamps and online education and where Parsity is going in the future.If you're interested in either of the programs I mentioned in this you can che...
13 Helmi 14min
#302 - Why a CS Degree Might NOT Be the Best Way to Become a Developer
Should you get a computer science degree, enroll in a coding bootcamp, or teach yourself how to code?You’re probably not going to love the answer… but it depends.In this episode, I shares my unfiltere...
9 Helmi 12min
#301 How We Would Break Into Tech If We Had to Start Over (2026 Blueprint)
What if I had to break into tech today… with no degree, no connections, and a completely unrelated job?In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and self-taught developer Jeremy “Smitty” to map ou...
2 Helmi 36min
#300 - Build a Product, Not a Portfolio
The hiring bar for junior developers has changed, and pretending it hasn’t will only slow your career. Let's break down a simple strategy to beat the “no experience” trap: Ship a small product you int...
26 Tammi 12min
#299 - Yes, You Must Learn to Code and Then Never Write Code Ever Again
AI is writing more code than ever, layoffs are everywhere, and it feels like software careers might be disappearing. In this episode, we explore why that narrative is misleading—and what’s actually ch...
19 Tammi 16min
