Rephonic
Artwork for I'm a software engineer

I'm a software engineer - what next?

I'm a software engineer - what next?
Artificial Intelligence
Career Transitions
Coding Interviews
Layoff Journey
Career Transition
Storytelling
Zilch
Insurex
Peter Marreck
Borrowmydoggy
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Startup
Software Engineer
Linkedin
Live Coding
Direct Line Group
British Army
Hedge Fund
Thoughtworks
Elixir

"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 a... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes23Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BusinessCareers

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for I'm a software engineer

Latest Episodes

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're joined by Les ... more

YouTube

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're joined by Peter... more

YouTube

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're joined by Ben M... more

YouTube

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're joined by Sea... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Journal.
The Journal.The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

Recent Guests

Les Cochrane
Co-founder of BorrowMyDoggy; CTO at Practice Toolkit; led 21 engineers at IMG Arena
BorrowMyDoggy, IMG Arena, Practice Toolkit
Episode: From IT support to co-founding BorrowMyDoggy: Les Cochrane on his road to becoming a CTO
Peter Marreck
Director of Engineering and AI consultant with a background in startups and large tech companies
Former Director of Engineering at Adgenes; consulting on AI for legal workflows
Episode: From KC-10 refuellers to centaur coding with Peter Marreck
Ben Moog
Army Officer, Quant PM, Principal Engineer, Head of Engineering at InsurEx
InsurEx
Episode: If you bend it, you have to mend it: Ben Moag on tanks, trading floors, and the AI quality cliff
Sean Hederman
CTO of Zilch, former software engineer and leader
Zilch
Episode: From the Joburg Stock Exchange to CTO of Zilch: Sean Hederman on why being right doesn't scale
Richard Bown
DevOps and Platform Engineer with 30+ years of experience; author of Human Software
Independent consultant/author
Episode: From DevOps to Novels: Richard Bown on Engineering with Empathy
Kate Catlin
Senior Product Manager at GitHub, formerly CircleCI; founder of Find My Flock
GitHub, CircleCI, Find My Flock
Episode: From engineering bootcamps, founding startups to GitHub: Kate’s PM Journey
Stew Bewley
Coach who has worked with Microsoft, Google, Techstars, and AWS
Amplify / author of books on storytelling and presentation
Episode: Speaking Like a Human with Stew Bewley
Steve Jaffe
Author of The Layoff Journey; veteran marketer with experience in ad campaigns including What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas
Independent author / speaker
Episode: How to Survive Getting Laid Off, and Come Back Stronger with Steve Jaffe
Dan Moore
Developer with a broad tech background including backend engineering, leadership, and DevRel
FusionNorth / FusionAuth
Episode: Crash, Pivot, and Keep Going

Hosts

James Wilson
Host of the show, tech recruiter
Matt Sinclair
Co-host of the show, veteran engineer

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Speaking Like a Human with Stew Bewley
Q: What is the impact of AI on storytelling and presenting for engineers?
AI should augment human storytelling, not replace it; those who can tell compelling stories will be highly employable, while AI can handle repetitive tasks but cannot replace authentic human narrative—crafting a strong story remains essential.
Speaking Like a Human with Stew Bewley
Q: How does the five-question framework translate into a one-minute introduction?
By answering those five questions succinctly, you create a clear, non-jargony narrative that you can deliver in a minute, removing unnecessary complexity and jargon.
Speaking Like a Human with Stew Bewley
Q: What are the five questions you tell people to think about when presenting?
The hero, the dragon they must slay, the weapon you give them, the treasure they gain, and the future outcome after the treasure is achieved, all framed so the listener is the hero and you are the guide.
Startups, setbacks, and landing at Anthropic
Q: What does Ali see as the most important domains for AI to impact, and how should it be balanced with human labor?
Ali highlights healthcare as a key domain with a significant potential for AI to augment labor rather than replace it, emphasizing thoughtful, responsible deployment and policy alignment. He also stresses that AI should augment human capabilities and decision-making, not merely automate away jobs.
Startups, setbacks, and landing at Anthropic
Q: What led Ali to moving to London and then to San Francisco for Anthropic?
Ali explains that family presence in the UK, pre-settled status, and the search for deeper, more mature opportunities drew him to London. He found Anthropic to offer a unique, mature environment with great people and a compelling mission, which led him to accept an offer and later pursue a move to San Francisco for the next role.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About I'm a software engineer

What is I'm a software engineer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on software engineers navigating career transitions, with a strong emphasis on moving from hands-on coding to leadership, management, and broader strategic roles. Episodes regularly explore practical paths for career growth, personal development, and how to adapt in an evolving tech landscape, including the growing influence of AI tools on engineering work, interviewing and hiring dynamics, and building resilient engineering organizations. Notable throughlines include leadership philosophy, storytelling and communication for engineers, and real-world pivots between startups, large tech, and product/engineering leadership. The format leans into candid, experience-driven conversations with builders who have moved across IC ro... more

Where can I find podcast stats for I'm a software engineer?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for I'm a software engineer. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to I'm a software engineer and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does I'm a software engineer get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for I'm a software engineer, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for I'm a software engineer?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for I'm a software engineer, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does I'm a software engineer have?

To see how many followers or subscribers I'm a software engineer has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to I'm a software engineer?

These podcasts share a similar audience with I'm a software engineer:

1. The Journal.

How many episodes of I'm a software engineer are there?

I'm a software engineer launched 2 years ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact I'm a software engineer?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for I'm a software engineer?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for I'm a software engineer from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for I'm a software engineer?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of I'm a software engineer. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on I'm a software engineer?

Recent guests on I'm a software engineer include:

1. Les Cochrane
2. Peter Marreck
3. Ben Moog
4. Sean Hederman
5. Richard Bown
6. Kate Catlin
7. Stew Bewley
8. Steve Jaffe

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days