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Soft Skills Engineering

Jamison Dance and Dave Smith
Software Development
Software Engineering
Career Development
Team Dynamics
Artificial Intelligence
Work-Life Balance
Remote Work
Job Market
Engineering Management
Workplace Culture
Workplace Dynamics
Productivity
Salary Negotiation
Project Management
Career Transition
Layoffs
Scrum
Startups
Big Tech
Technical Skills

It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Strangecode
Senior developer at a mega corp (guest on the episode's Q&A segment)
Mega corporate employer
Episode: Episode 502: Management keeps leaving and I hate using AI to code

Hosts

Jamison Dance
Co-host focused on engineering culture, career guidance, and practical soft-skill strategies.
Dave Smith
Co-host who adds practical engineering workflow insights and leadership perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Soft Skills Engineering is my number one most listened to comedy podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Tomfried
    3 months ago
  • Ethics is a soft skill too

    Multiple discussions of LLMs but no mention of the catostrophic social and ecological impacts of their widespread use.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ghostbrite
    United States8 months ago
  • Wow

    I’ve seen a lot of people complaining about sound but the sound is perfect. The content is amazing given I’m a kid and this explains my dream job so well. Keep it up please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edawgg44
    United Statesa year ago
  • The missing puzzle piece for a worrier entering (or growing in) the career field

    For someone who likes to be prepared and wants to be prepared to make the BEST decisions, this podcast is the (formerly) missing puzzle piece. As important as technical know-how is social know-how and this podcast covers that topic fantastically.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DimensionlessDave
    United States2 years ago
  • Worthwhile topics but excessive time-wasting

    E.g. in the episode titled “Dark patterns…”, it took more than 5m:30s to actually address the question

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Noffica
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive reception of actionable career advice and balance of humor with real-world guidance.
Some listeners cite audio quality issues but continue to value the content and its usefulness for career planning and workplace dynamics.
Strong praise for engaging hosts who discuss topics beyond pure tech, with helpful insights for managers and individual contributors alike.

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#109
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#79
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#96
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#125
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#139
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#170
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 538: toxic manager or low impact project and over-staffed?
Q: Should I quit and go elsewhere, and if yes, can I even aim for a staff-level role or do I have to go lower and take the pay cut? Or would it hurt to stick around longer and see if things change?
They advise against quitting solely because the small team offers less conventional staff-level scope. The listener can show impact through consequential decisions and outcomes at the startup, and the staff title may help with interviews, but experience and results will matter most.
Episode 538: toxic manager or low impact project and over-staffed?
Q: What would you do in my situation? Would you try to seek a different opportunity internally, externally, or just wait?
The hosts recommend discussing the product's long-term value and the listener's potential impact with the new manager. They suggest considering another move only after learning more, and choosing a role for its merits rather than simply as an escape from a bad manager.
Episode 537: Is my ADHD affecting my work and my startup got acquired
Q: How can I fight this, to try to preserve the agility of the startup days of before? Even if it is a losing battle, how do I lose less badly?
The hosts recommend understanding the larger company's reasons for its processes, learning how successful pivots have been achieved, and writing a clear proposal to build alignment. They caution that speed may require organizational support and that a larger company may not suit everyone.
Episode 537: Is my ADHD affecting my work and my startup got acquired
Q: What have you seen work for people? How would you suggest someone who has big ideas learn to follow through on those ideas?
The hosts suggest working with clinicians, using appropriate processes and structures to support follow-through, and channeling traits such as curiosity and context switching toward useful management work. They also encourage awareness of how ADHD-related behaviors may affect colleagues and emphasize personal agency.
Episode 535: Manager externalities and should I fight stupid processes
Q: Is it worth resisting new processes and design preferences that seem unnecessarily complex, or should I adapt to them?
Try the changes for a few weeks, seek to understand their purpose and the risks they address, then discuss evidence and outcomes collaboratively. Avoid prolonged conflict over low-stakes preferences, but raise concerns if the decisions could create liability.

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This show centers on the human side of software development, pairing practical career guidance with relatable workplace anecdotes. Episodes frequently explore topics like AI's impact on engineering culture, team dynamics, leadership, negotiating for growth, and maintaining learning and morale in fast-changing environments. Listeners often highlight how the hosts balance humor with concrete advice, making complex topics approachable for engineers at various career stages and company sizes. A standout is the consistent emphasis on soft skills—communication, collaboration, and career strategy—as essential complements to technical ability. The format tends to mix real-world questions, personal stories, and pragmatic frameworks, which can help l... more

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