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Dev Interrupted is the go-to podcast for software engineering leadership. Each week, hosts Andrew Zigler, Ben Lloyd Pearson, and Dan Lines sit down with industry experts to explore the strategies, struggles, and stories behind high-performing software teams. Paired with weekly industry news coverage, the conversations dive deep into the real challenges that define excellence in modern tech.

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What is "spec-driven development," and why is this structured approach the key to unlocking complex AI projects? We're joined by Amit Patel, Director of Software Development for Kiro at AWS, to explore this methodology. He explains why "vibe coding" ... more

AI is forcing engineering leaders to become part-CFO, part-governance expert, and part-business strategist. Are you ready for the shift? 

We're joined by Lake Dai, a globally recognized AI expert, professor at Carnegie Mellon, and founder of Sancus ... more

Forget top-down mandates. How do you foster organic AI adoption on a skeptical, high-performing engineering team? Loic Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to share how he did just that. He explains his strategy for overcoming cynici... more

Is your company using AI to trim your budget, or to multiply your team's impact? We're joined by Matt Culver, a senior engineering leader at Super.com, to discuss why the common view of AI as a tool for cost-cutting is a misguided "accounting mindset... more

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Loic Houssier
CTO of Superhuman, experienced engineering executive
Superhuman
Episode: How leaders win over their team’s biggest AI skeptics | Superhuman’s Loic Houssier
Matt Culver
Senior Engineering Leader at Super.com, recognized thought leader in developer experience.
Super.com
Episode: AI isn't for cutting costs, it's for multiplying impact | Super.com's Matt Culver
Ram Sriharsha
CTO of Pinecone
Pinecone
Episode: The timelessness of vector databases | Pinecone’s Ram Sriharsha
Dan Fernandez
Vice President of Product for Developer Services at Salesforce
Salesforce
Episode: Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez
Brendan Irvine-Broque
Director of Product at Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: Building the internet’s next infrastructure layer | Cloudflare's Brendan Irvine-Broque
Ken Kocienda
Co-founder and CTO of Infactory, former principal engineer at Apple and creator of AutoCorrect.
Infactory
Episode: Making tech literacy irrelevant | Infactory’s Ken Kocienda
Elizabeth Lingg
Director of Applied Research at Contextual AI
Contextual AI
Episode: Why enterprise AI lives or dies on applied research | Contextual AI’s Elizabeth Lingg
Alex Salazar
CEO of Arcade.dev
Arcade.dev
Episode: Your AI demo is a lie (and how to make it real) | Arcade’s Alex Salazar
Brooke Hartley Moy
Founder and expert in tech goals and OKRs
Infactory
Episode: The future of the terminal is not a terminal | Warp’s Zach Lloyd

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Andrew Zigler
Host of Dev Interrupted
Ben Lloyd Pearson
Co-host of Dev Interrupted

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 312 ratings
  • Smart Takes for Modern Engineering Leaders

    Dev Interrupted is one of the most consistently insightful podcasts for engineering leaders and builders. It strikes a great balance between tactical conversations and forward-looking tech trends. The recent episode with Russ d'Sa from LiveKit really stood out—his take on AI gaining real-time sensory capabilities like voice and vision was both fascinating and grounded in real engineering challenges. As an eng-leader who’s worked at the intersection of platforms, AI, and product, I appreciated th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YourCTO
    United States6 months ago
  • A must-listen for engineering leaders

    This podcast consistently delivers real, actionable insights from people who are actually in the trenches. It’s not just surface-level tech talk, it dives into how teams really work, how to scale, improve developer experience, and balance delivery with quality. I’ve taken something valuable from almost every episode, whether it’s from a VP of Engineering at a fast-scaling startup or a thoughtful discussion on metrics that actually matter. Highly recommend if you care about leading productive, he... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmagun
    United States6 months ago
  • Great insights

    I love the DI podcast. So many great insights to stay current in the space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123threetwoone
    United States6 months ago
  • Real Insights

    This show is inside baseball for engineering leaders. If you are an engineering leader or are adjacent to one, it’s worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    One piece fan teach
    United Statesa year ago
  • Practical insights

    The show provides great insights from industry experts for how to improve engineering productivity, career advice and great stories to learn from on the topic. It’s a fun listen and high recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmichaelS66
    United Statesa year ago

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The show's focus on real-world applications and the practical advice shared by experienced guests is highly valued among the audience.
In-depth discussions on leadership and productivity are frequently highlighted, showcasing the podcast's appeal to professionals in the tech industry.
Listeners appreciate the consistent insights provided for engineering leaders and teams navigating modern challenges in technology.

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How leaders win over their team’s biggest AI skeptics | Superhuman’s Loic Houssier
Q: If you have a team that's skeptical of AI, what's the first small scale experiment or step that you would recommend for a team to build trust and demonstrate the value of AI without disrupting core workflows?
Loic describes starting small with trusted senior engineers to show their peers the potential of AI, which helped to create a culture of trust and exploration around these tools.
AI isn't for cutting costs, it's for multiplying impact | Super.com's Matt Culver
Q: What should organizations do to effectively adopt AI tools?
Align incentives to focus on improving the developer's job satisfaction and experience while adopting AI tools.
AI isn't for cutting costs, it's for multiplying impact | Super.com's Matt Culver
Q: How do you see AI reshaping the way that organizations prioritize developer experience?
The interaction between developers and AI isn't always enhancing their jobs; it can sometimes make them worse by generating plausible but incorrect answers. The focus should be on enabling developers, not just automating their tasks.
Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez
Q: What is the role of governance in developer coding practices?
Governance ensures that sensitive data, like financial and medical records, are handled correctly while allowing for efficient app development.
Is Agentforce the future of enterprise vibe coding? | Salesforce’s Dan Fernandez
Q: How do you define enterprise vibe coding?
Enterprise vibe coding blends agile creativity with enterprise-grade safety, making it ideal for developers to innovate without compromising governance.

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Focused on software engineering leadership, this podcast features engaging conversations with industry experts to uncover the strategies and challenges faced by high-performing technology teams. Key themes revolve around productivity, AI integration in development, communication nuances, and the evolving responsibilities of engineers in the contemporary tech landscape. Unique insights into team dynamics, management styles, and career advancement strategies also set it apart, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the fast-paced world of software engineering.

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Recent guests on Dev Interrupted include:

1. Loic Houssier
2. Matt Culver
3. Ram Sriharsha
4. Dan Fernandez
5. Brendan Irvine-Broque
6. Ken Kocienda
7. Elizabeth Lingg
8. Alex Salazar

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