
For software engineers ready to level up. Learn from CTOs, principal engineers, and tech leaders about the skills beyond coding: from technical mastery to product thinking and career growth
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 242 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Sendil Nellaiyapen, Engineering Manager at Uber, has built systems that scale to millions of users. In this episode he shares what most engineers get wrong about both system design and the move into engineering management
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Are you over-engineering for a future that might never come? In this episode, we explore why "future-proofing" often leads to wasted time and sunk costs, and how shifting your mindset from opinions to hypotheses can drastically improve your Developer... more
The difference between a junior and a senior engineer isn't coding speed, it's knowing when to say "no."
"The best code you can write is the code you don't write." In this episode, I sit down with Alessandro Mautone (Senior Software Engineer at Aqua... more
We are at a unique point in history where there is finally an alternative to human coding. If AI can write the code effectively, what is left for the software engineer?
In this episode, Joris Conijn (AWS CTO at Xebia) argues that the era of "just co... more
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Beyond Coding is one of those rare podcasts that manages to be both tactical and genuinely inspiring. Patrick Akil consistently brings clarity to the challenges developers face, not just in code, but in career and mindset. The episode on staying ahead as a software engineer really resonated. As someone who’s helped scale engineering teams at fast-moving startups, I appreciated the emphasis on adaptability, incremental learning, and mastering fundamentals over chasing trends. The insights around ... more
I’m an avid consumer of Patrick’ honest, interesting conversations with top notch guests. The funny, cordial and engaging style is refreshing and keep the dialogue always alive and to the point. Great job!
I recently found this podcast and am so happy I did! The host Patrick knows how to make even the hardest topics sound easy and understandable. It has now become my go-to podcast that I listen to every day! Thank you Patrick, keep on creating great content, I’ll be here listening.
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This show focuses on practical engineering leadership, developer experience, and the human side of software delivery. Across episodes, listeners hear about balancing fast delivery with quality, platform and DevOps practices, and the evolving role of engineers in an AI-enabled world. Guests and hosts discuss governance, measurement, and how to structure teams for scalable impact, often emphasizing career growth, collaboration, and a healthy mindset for navigating corporate culture. It's a good fit for engineers aiming to level up, engineering managers steering teams, and tech leaders seeking actionable insights on building productive workflows and better experiences for developers. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world tradeoffs, ... more
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