Career Advice I'd Give Every Software Engineer Right Now

Career Advice I'd Give Every Software Engineer Right Now

Engineering hasn't become easier, writing code has just become faster. Time to stop fighting symptoms and start thinking in systems. In this Q&A, I break down the career advice I'd give to any engineer, from mastering architecture to knowing when to quit a high-paying job.


In this episode, we cover:

  • How "Systems Thinking" can be applied in practice
  • The "Golden Handcuffs": Why high salaries keep engineers in toxic jobs
  • How to transition into leadership without waiting for a title


Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:58 - How to innovate in stubborn legacy companies

00:04:49 - The "Golden Handcuffs": Money vs. Mental Health

00:07:27 - Stop solving symptoms: Systems Thinking explained

00:13:10 - Transitioning from Senior Engineer to Solutions Architect

00:15:08 - Communicating technical risks to non-technical bosses

00:17:48 - Proving leadership before you have the title

00:22:25 - My strategy for dealing with Imposter Syndrome

00:26:12 - Creating a "Zettelkasten" to retain technical knowledge

00:29:12 - The mindset that makes me stress-proof at work

00:33:10 - Learning to code with a product/design background

00:38:40 - Working with international remote teams

00:40:35 - Career Pivot: Software Engineering to Cyber Security

00:43:20 - Solopreneur opportunities in the "Education Gold Rush"

00:51:50 - Future Predictions: Vibe Coding vs. Vibe Engineering


#SoftwareEngineering #CareerAdvice #SystemsThinking

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