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Life of a Software Engineer vs. Life of a Farmer: A Personal Reflection As someone who has navigated the realms of both technology and agriculture, I’ve experienced the unique challenges and rewards of each path. Here’s a side-by-side comparison: Conclusion: Both careers have their unique demands and rewards. As a software engineer, I appreciate the mental challenge and the ability to create innovative solutions. As a farmer, I value the physical engagement, connection to the land, and the tangible results of hard work. Each role has taught me invaluable lessons—patience, resilience, and the importance of adapting to change. Whether coding or cultivating, dedication and passion are key to thriving in both worlds. #TechVsNature #WorkLifeBalance #RuralLife #TechIndustry #Agriculture #SustainableLiving #Innovation #HardWork #PersonalReflection #SoftwareEngineering #FarmingLife #CareerComparison #TechAndNature #PersonalGrowth #dataanalyst

I’ve been asked countless times what I do as a software engineer. For a long time, my go-to answer was, “I write code.” Simple, right? But the truth is, that’s only part of the story. Over the years, I’ve realized that being a software engineer isn’t just about the lines of code—it’s about crafting the future of business. It’s where strategy meets execution. Code is more than syntax; it’s an asset that can either propel a company forward or drag it down. Bad code eventually becomes bad business. Scalable code eventually yields scalable business. That’s how companies grow. At BuildWitt we’re on a mission to do more than just disrupt the construction industry—we’re rewriting its story. And to do that, we need tech that’s as transformative as our vision. Because in a business as bold as ours, the tools we build become the engines of change. We’re not just solving problems—we’re reshaping an industry, one solution at a time. And that’s where the magic of engineering truly lies.

Software engineers who don't understand the business are ineffective software engineers. Product managers who don't understand the tech are ineffective product managers. Applied scientists who don't understand the production tech are ineffective data scientists. Each of these roles demands specialization and technical knowledge, but too often, people get overly attached to job titles and forget they're working together to ship products. Interdisciplinary skills and collaboration are crucial for effective communication and problem-solving. In product development, design and implementation decisions must directly solve customer problems. Trade-offs on costs and implementation approaches are inevitable, especially as your solution moves into a production environment. Success depends on understanding these dynamics and effectively collaborating to deliver great products. Going beyond your job description is a good way to ensure you are getting things done, and honestly, a much more fun and enriching way of working.

6 of 20 #job #openings on 11/22 Not all roles need a senior experienced employee, below is a really cool junior #opportunity ✴️ Software Engineer ✴️ Leanpath #checkitout and #share #opportunity #usa #usjobs #hiring #hiringnow #open #job #reshare #engineeringjobs #engineering #givingback #spreadtheword #connectandgrow #softwareengineering

Health tech product manager role. Why aren’t you getting more product manager interviews? There’s a pattern here folks of the types of roles hiring managers are positing for. I have been posting product manager roles nonstop and figured out one of the reasons you are not getting interviews is that your resume may not (MAY NOT) be tailored for the role, because you “think” you don’t have direct experience. These are the most commonly posted product manager roles and also the industries that are thriving. Digital payments Healthcare or Health Tech E-commerce Data Privacy and/or Cybersecurity Growth AI Product Strategy and Roadmap Recently Funded Startup of First PM Hire (💰💰💰) Automotive Product Leader (ie head or director of product) I have a resume template for each type of product manager role in Skool! https://lnkd.in/gtQjCfUH See you in Skool for the resume templates. https://lnkd.in/gtQjCfUH PS Are you curious how my team is able to get to these roles as fast as we do? You can find out the hack in Skool! https://lnkd.in/gtQjCfUH Don’t be late to Skool! https://lnkd.in/gtQjCfUH #productmanagement #productmanagementcareers #productmanagementjobs #speedtolead

Is leading a bunch of talented and passionate data scientists, machine learning engineers and software engineers as difficult as herding cats (and dogs)? nPlan’s Julieta Suarez Ruiz de Huidobro would know… In the last of our (current) series on the ‘humans of nPlan’, we’re introducing you to our incredibly energetic VP of Engineering. Brace yourselves 👇   Q: What do you do? ▶ As the VP of Engineering I look after our data science, machine learning and software engineers. That means making sure they are ok, and have all the tools they need to perform at their best, while also defining the processes and structures that will better unlock their potential. Q: What made you decide to join nPlan? ▶ I was attracted to the idea of working with very clever people solving a problem others thought was impossible. I quite like a good challenge. Throughout my interview process everyone was very nice, and for me, culture in a business is everything. Q: What do you love most about working at nPlan? ▶ How open we are to new ideas and changes. As I have a tech background that is almost second nature for me, and being able to work with a team where everyone else also enjoys it is a nice feeling! Q: When you’re not hard at work at nPlan, what do you like to do? ▶ I have 3 dogs and a cat, which yes, takes quite a bit of time! I enjoy cooking and baking (the dogs and cat also enjoy that - as they know there are usually treats involved), hiking, reading, gardening, the list is probably too long to put everything here! Recently I’ve also been quite busy planning my wedding. Have I already mentioned that I like doing lots of things, and hardly ever stay still? More on careers at nPlan 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtCNUEj

🚫 I am NOT advocating for #Devin to replace human software engineers First and foremost, let’s clarify something – Devin is not a software engineer. It's an assistant designed to enhance the development process, not take over our roles. Now, before anyone jumps to conclusions about job security, let’s dive into why #SoftwareEngineers should actually embrace this. We’re all too familiar with the challenges of software engineering: >The sleepless nights spent troubleshooting >The endless quest for solutions online >The manual labor involved in squashing bugs It’s grueling work, no doubt about it. But with Devin as our assistant, we can offload much of this manual labor. Here's the kicker: with Devin’s support, we can potentially double our #software output in half the time! Imagine what used to take a month can now be achieved in just a couple of weeks. 📈 More software means increased productivity and profitability. It's a win-win scenario! Now, let’s address the concern that Devin might replace us. Rest assured, Devin is an invaluable “assistant”, but it lacks the expertise and creativity of skilled software engineers. Devin complements our work, it doesn’t replace it! Let's face it – Devin's IDE is still a work in progress, nowhere near as intuitive as a seasoned software engineer’s toolkit. 💡 I’m talking about the “savvy” software engineers here, not those who rely on shortcuts and copy-pasting. Sure, those who cut corners might feel the pressure, but the true experts❓ They’re indispensable. Think about it: could Devin truly replace a team of dedicated engineers crafting a complex #healthcare software over two years? Absolutely not ❌ Devin is simply a powerful #tool. It's not equipped to shoulder the full burden of #SoftwareDevelopment solo. So, let’s welcome Devin as our ally in innovation, not a threat to our expertise. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things! #TechInnovation #SoftwareEngineering #AIAssistant #LinkedInThoughts 🚀👩💻👨💻

#hiring Technical Product Manager, Chicago, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Chicagojobs #Illinoisjobs #MiningOilGas Apply: https://lnkd.in/gXiRqG8m Founded in 2017, Formant is the leading cloud-based platform for managing fleets of robots. Formant's platform enables companies to operate, observe, and analyze robots from anywhere, meeting the growing need of robotics companies looking to deploy into new environments and scale their fleets. We are inspired by the unique opportunities and challenges of connecting robots to each other, people and the cloud. We believe that more effective infrastructure can help unlock the shared potential of humans and robots and accelerate the successful deployment of autonomous systems throughout society. As a team, we value humility, honesty, and creativity. We have a friendly, remote culture full of people from diverse backgrounds. We love solving problems and take pride in our craft. We're venture-backed, scaling, and looking for an experienced Senior Technical Product Manager to join our growing Product team.As a technical product manager focused on our data platform, you will be the point person for helping drive alignment on strategic initiatives related to all things data - analytics, observability, visualization and insights. ResponsibilitiesDefine and help build new products and services, including defining the scope and setting the prioritization of features in an agile way against evolving needsHelp define the product roadmap & strategy by partnering with other leaders, keeping it up to date while the needs from the company evolves, the industry changes, and our development makes progressTake high level requirements and define detailed requirements based on user stories for execution by the engineering teamsDeeply understand the needs of our customers -by speaking with them as well as analyzing usage data - and translate those into success metrics and SLAs on the key features and servicesMonitor trends in the autonomy/robotics industry to inspire new product opportunities and bring forward proposals to expand our product lineYou are a strategic thinker who can balance big picture strategy with detailed, flawless execution. You need little direction and can complete projects independently from research to launch. You have both technical and business savvy, knowing how to develop technical products that meet the needs of both our customers and our business. You are data-driven, with a high attention to detail and are looking for an opportunity that will challenge your technical skills as well as your interpersonal skills.You:are a strategic thinker who can balance big picture strategy with detailed, flawless execution. need little direction and can complete projects independently from research to launch. have both technical and business savvy, knowing how to develop technical products that meet the needs of both our c

🚀 New Employee 🚀 #frontend team 💪 🤗 Welcome on board John 🤗 we are happy to have you 🥳 👉 Name & Job: John Fletcher, Software Engineer 👉 Home town: Glasgow, Scotland 👉 Age: 34 👉 Education: MA - Economics University of Glasgow, MSc - Computer Science University of Bath 💬 "I’m excited to be working for an ambitious company with amazing people and an impactful product. I was first attracted to BLP by its mission - freeing individuals to spend time on engaging and valuable work by solving repetitive tasks with automation. However, it’s the culture and faith to its core values that makes BLP a great place to work day in and day out. At BLP, you are not just encouraged but expected to take ownership of your work. This means you are given the autonomy and space to deliver real value while working with colleagues who are also passionate about what they do. At the same time, the culture isn’t defined by individuals’ technical skills or knowledge, but by being open to learn, experiment and bringing a positive and fun attitude to everything we do." #newemployee #growth #innovation #scaleup #ai #erp #processautoamtion

When you look for a new Software Engineer role do you look for “greenfield projects” in the job specification? Some of the times where I made the greatest leaps in my programming career was when looking after really complex (sometimes subtle genius) messy codebases. Refactoring “God Controllers” (my term for controllers that have everything stuffed into them) and unpicking giant tarballs of mess is not just satisfying when you’re done, it’s also going to mean that you can have a better understanding of less complex codebases faster. So when someone asks you to go work on a legacy (crustacean) codebase (ok ok so most code is technically legacy after it’s released after beta I suppose) see it as an opportunity to really level up your technical skills. Because when you come back to writing those Greenfield microservice/serverless applications. It’ll be a lot easier to understand than the monolithic giant ball of mess you previously looked after. #legacycode #softwareengineering #microservices #monoliths #refactoring #monoliths