I'm a software engineer - what next?

I'm a software engineer - what next?

I'm a software engineer - what next?

Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

"I'm a Software Engineer, What Next?" is a podcast for software engineers at a career crossroads. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and veteran engineer Matt Sinclair, it offers insights into navigating career transitions, from individual contributor roles to management and beyond. Featuring discussions on personal growth and leadership this podcast is a guide for engineers seeking direction and growth in their careers. Join us to explore the paths and possibilities that lie ahead in the tech industry.

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Recent Episodes

S1E22 From IT support to co-founding BorrowMyDoggy: Les Cochrane on his road to becoming a CTO

May 28, 2026 58m

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…

S1E21 From KC-10 refuellers to centaur coding with Peter Marreck

May 21, 2026 59m

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…

S1E20 If you bend it, you have to mend it: Ben Moag on tanks, trading floors, and the AI quality cliff

May 05, 2026 1h 8m

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…

S1E19 From the Joburg Stock Exchange to CTO of Zilch: Sean Hederman on why being right doesn't scale

Apr 22, 2026 1h

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…

S1E18 From DevOps to Novels: Richard Bown on Engineering with Empathy

Jan 27, 2026 53m

This week on I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? James and Matt are joined by Richard Bown, DevOps engineer and author of Human Software, a novel that captures the messy, human side of engineering…

S1E17 From engineering bootcamps, founding startups to GitHub: Kate’s PM Journey

Dec 09, 2025 48m

Welcome back to I’m a Software Engineer: What Next?This week we are joined by Kate Catlin, Senior Product Manager at GitHub, where she works on Copilot and the future of AI-powered developer…

S1E16 Speaking Like a Human with Stew Bewley

Dec 01, 2025 50m

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…

S1E15 How to Survive Getting Laid Off, and Come Back Stronger with Steve Jaffe

Sep 24, 2025 39m

S01E15 The One Where You Get Let GoLaid off? You’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you're broken. In this week’s episode of I’m a Software Engineer ~ What Next?, we talk to Steve Jaffe, ad industry…

S1E15 Crash, Pivot, and Keep Going

Sep 04, 2025 40m

Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? — the podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by recruiter James Wilson and engineer Matt Sinclair, we unpack what it really means…

S1E14 Startups, setbacks, and landing at Anthropic

Aug 20, 2025 43m

So you're off to work at Anthropic? S01E14 The One Where We Wonder: What happens now that I have a job at one of the world's premier AI companies?Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next?…

S1E13 Do You Really Need to Do a Coding Interview?

Aug 07, 2025 22m

Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next? — the podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and software engineer Matt Sinclair, we unpack what it…

S1E12 Is AI going to take software engineer jobs?

Jul 18, 2025 25m

Welcome back to I'm a Software Engineer ~ what next? — the podcast for devs figuring out their next move. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and software engineer Matt Sinclair, we unpack what it…

S1E10 Is AI Helping Engineers — Or Making Things Worse?

Jun 16, 2025 25m

In this episode of What Next? I'm a Software Engineer, James Wilson is joined by Matthew Sinclair to unpack how AI is changing the way engineers work, code, and think. They discuss:Why AI is both a…

S1E9 When to Jump Ship (or Stay Put) as an Engineer

Jun 09, 2025 20m

"I'm a Software Engineer ~ what next?" is a podcast for software engineers at a career crossroads. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and veteran software engineer Matt Sinclair, it offers…

S1E8 You are not your title: Rethinking career progression in tech

May 28, 2025 16m

I'm a Software Engineer ~ what next? is a podcast for software engineers at a crossroads. Hosted by tech recruiter James Wilson and veteran engineer Matt Sinclair, it explores what it means to grow…

S1E7 You Are Not Your Language: Escaping Tech Stack Identity Traps

May 20, 2025 12m

Are you a React developer, or just someone who uses React?In this episode of What Next?, Matt and James dig into:Why engineers get stuck identifying with tools, not skillsWhat hiring managers often…

S1E6 When Good Candidates Don’t Get Hired (and Why That Happens)

May 15, 2025 13m

In our first short episode Matt and James dive into something every hiring manager and recruiter has faced: Candidates who seem like a great fit — strong CV, good early interviews — but don’t make it…

S1E5 What's next for What's Next? A short mid-season review of where we are going next

Apr 14, 2025 16m

I'm a Software Engineer ~ what next? S01E05 A short mid-season review of where we are going next"I'm a Software Engineer ~ What Next?" is a podcast for software engineers at a career crossroads.…

S1E4 Career transitions, international moves, and leading teams from the female perspective.

Mar 12, 2025 35m

I'm a Software Engineer — what next? S01E04 Swapnali Bhansali - Navigating Career Growth, Leadership, and ChallengesI'm a Software Engineer, What Next?" is a podcast for software engineers at a…

S1E3 How can software engineers work with VCs and PEs?

Mar 02, 2025 43m

I'm a Software Engineer — what next? S01E03 Danielle Ullner - VC and PEI'm a Software Engineer, What Next?" is a podcast for software engineers at a career crossroads. Hosted by tech recruiter James…

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I'm a software engineer - what next? has published 23 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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