Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? The podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by James Wilson and Matt Sinclair, we talk honestly about what it takes to build a meaningful career in tech.
This week, we sit down with Dan Moore — author of "Letters to a New Developer", startup founder, DevRel leader, and all-round tech veteran — to talk about how careers really unfold when things don't go to plan.
In this episode, we cover:
- The IC ceiling: when to pivot, when to manage, and why leverage matters
- Why opinionated engineers stand out (and fence-sitters fade away)
- How AI shifts the game: product sense vs raw coding
- Why writing a book can change your career (even if no one reads it)
- Crashing a national TV website — and what failure really teaches
Whether you're applying for your next engineering role or hiring your next dev, this one's got real talk, practical advice, and a few rants.
🎧 40 minutes. Zero fluff. Tune in now.
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