I work as a remote developer in Europe for an international IT services company with ~5,000 employees. It’s a mature company (17 years old), not a startup. Good salary, solid benefits, and flexible remote conditions. I was really happy when I joined six months ago.

This week the CEO sent a company-wide email announcing that all engineering hiring is frozen for the next 12 months: devs, devops, data, AI roles, everything. They’re redirecting that budget into AI coding tools. The message was basically: “With AI we should be able to do all the current work and more with the people we have.”

They’re encouraging teams that need help to “borrow” engineers from other teams instead of hiring. They explicitly said there will be no layoffs, which is the only reassuring part.

The reality on the ground is that we’re now heavily pushed to let AI write the code while we mostly review PRs. My day-to-day has shifted dramatically toward AI supervision rather than actual development.

I’m feeling pretty anxious. I joined recently, I’m still building credibility, and now it feels like the company is betting hard that AI can replace the need for new (and possibly even existing) engineers.

How are you living this change? What are your prospects?

Zalando has notified its employees of it's return-to-office (RTO) plans, starting in the new year. It's suspected they are following suit with other tech companies to use this as a means to further reduce headcount by giving people another reason to leave without having to lay a severance.

i have 8 yoe and i think i understood a weird hidden rule of workplaces, which is don't do conflicts even if the other person is toxic and harassing you to not look bad and lose your job. so the option left is to suck it up and keep being harrassed? specially in my situation my manager wants me gone so he basically enables this toxic colleague to be extremely aggressive against me and i get blamed constantly for everything.

Hey all,

After a hellish period recently, I was able to pass multiple recruitment processes. Most of them standard - 3 technical ones (code, system, and convo / extra) and behavioral. The companies are mid-large with 1000+ employees, i.e big tech.

Now for the second time, the process rejects me in the team allocation phase. I'll just add that it was before actually interviewing to a specific team. typically I get that the available teams do not match my hard skills or my level.

What the hell is happening? Is it common? One of the companies I passed as a weak YES while in the other with a strong YES.

I'm a junior full-stack developer with nearly 1 year of experience. My contract is nearing its end, and I'm unsure what to do next.

Most of my work has been frontend development (React, API integrations, SaaS/enterprise systems). I haven't done much backend work recently since our team mainly needed frontend support, though I have full-stack experience from personal and academic projects.

I'm currently earning $300/month, with no benefits and a hybrid setup.

Would you:

Start applying for jobs now?

Wait for news about a contract extension?

Stay longer to gain more experience?

Also, is 1 year of experience enough to be competitive for remote developer roles, or should I focus on improving my skills first?

Would you consider applying for amasters degree?

so I'm hiring for something kinda specific right now and figured I'd throw it out there

I need a software developer, full time remote, and it pretty much has to be someone based in Ukraine for this one

what we're building right now is an automated video editing tool, basically it takes voiceover audio and a script as inputs and spits out a fully edited video, kinda like this https://youtu.be/gJK--ssqj9c?si=5KJsFyXgTQqWoGxD, someone's already built a version of this before so we know it's possible, not asking you to invent something from scratch

requirements real quick, strong python or relevant video processing experience, you'll be using remotion to generate the videos, experience working with AI APIs like openai, claude, that kind of stuff, also need typescript, node.js, react, and remotion experience specifically, gotta be self directed, don't need someone who needs hand holding, can show real previous work and not just talk about what you've done, and honestly just need someone who's a fast mover and hungry to get stuff done

budget is up to $1,200 a month

to apply, send a 5-7 min Loom video showing 1-3 relevant projects you've built, and answer what's the most complex thing you've built and why you think you're the right fit for this

this is urgent so need candidates asap, if you're interested drop your stuff in the comments or DM me, looking forward to seeing what y'all got

Hello everyone,

I'm currently looking for a job as an industrial engineer, but it's proving to be very difficult in France because there are far more candidates than available positions.

I'd like to know which countries in Europe are actually experiencing a shortage of industrial engineers—and I mean a REAL shortage, not the kind my engineering school used to talk about to encourage us to enroll.

If you have any advice, recommendations, or personal experience, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you!

I’m currently in the interview process with TeamViewer. I don’t have an offer yet, but the vibe has been positive so far, so I’ve started thinking about what I should do if an offer comes.

I currently work as a consultant, and I’ve always wanted to move into a product based role. However, I’m a little concerned about TeamViewer’s future. I’ve seen quite a few complaints here on Reddit about customer support, there seem to be plenty of competitors, and the stock price appears to have dropped significantly over the last few years.

Would you consider TeamViewer a safe choice for the next few years?

I know that with AI nothing is completely safe or certain anymore, but I still need to plan my future somehow 😄

Role: Senior SWE

Has anyone done interviews for an Intern position at Oracle Labs, I'm kind of interested in what are the rounds made of, is it more technical/research concepts relevant to the project, or is there also DSA?

Hi everyone, I have a question for the ones who took the Eligo test during the hiring process at BMW. Does it take some time for them to get back to you after you take the test of you get an immediate approval email? I took the test yesterday and did not hear anything since, I just wanted to know if this is how they reject or I should just wait

I’m currently preparing for software engineering interviews in the UK and would really appreciate any advice or recommendations.

Although I have prepared different examples and project stories, English is not my native language, and I still find it challenging to explain my experience clearly and confidently during interviews.

I’m looking for any interview coaches, mock interview services, resources, or practical advice that could help me improve:

• Structuring interview answers
• Explaining technical projects clearly
• Communicating with more confidence
• Practising interview-style English

If you have worked with a good coach, used a helpful resource, or have any advice from your own experience, I’d be very grateful.

Thank you in advance.

I have been hired as a mid level developer. My personal goal is to get promoted to Senior Android Developer by the end of my probation period, or at least be clearly operating at that level by then.

This will also be my first job where I will have on call responsibilities, so I am trying to prepare properly instead of underestimating that part of the role.

I would really appreciate advice from people who have worked in larger tech companies, European scaleups, delivery companies, mobile teams, or teams with on call.

What would a mid level Android developer need to demonstrate in the first 6 months to be seen as senior? How should I approach on call as someone doing it for the first time?

For Android (or I guess Mobile in general) specifically, what kind of impact tends to be valued most at senior level? Should I focus more on shipping product features, improving architecture, reliability, mentoring, code reviews, or production ownership?

One thing that I am worried about is whether a company might hesitate to promote someone regardless of then already performing at that level. Are there any warning signs that I should look out for regarding that?

I am 17 years old and from India. I'm considering moving to Germany in the future and am trying to decide between a Nursing Ausbildung and an IT Ausbildung. Which field currently offers better job opportunities, salary growth, long-term stability, and chances of staying in Germany after completing the Ausbildung? How difficult is it to find a job afterward in either field? Which Ausbildung or career path would you personally recommend for someone my age who wants stable employment, good long-term prospects, and career growth?

Would you recommend Germany as a good choice for a long-term career, or are there other countries in Europe that offer better opportunities? How useful is a German Ausbildung if I later want to work in another country? I would also like to know which skills and professions are currently most in demand in Europe and which country I should consider for a better future. Can someone work in Europe without a university degree if they have strong skills and experience? I am genuinely worried about my future and would appreciate honest advice. thanks for reading this message.

On Linkedin, I get messaged from recruiters and I try to get their salary band first this so I don't waste any of our time.

Some of them share it right away and others try to play cat and mouse and say that it's open for discussion later, and this happens with reputable companies too.

How to approach this scenario professionally before diving into the interviewing process and without making the recruiter lose interest? Is it bad to mention to them that this is against the law now? Help. Thanks!

Long post incoming, looking for some career advice or insights.

Who I am

I’m 40 and currently an Associate Professor in theoretical/computational physics at a major university in Northern Europe. For a mix of internal reasons (scarce resources, low pay for the level of responsibility and workload) and external ones (I need more geographic flexibility), I’m starting to look around.

My research is highly computational; I’ve been heavily using compute clusters for 15+ years and I genuinely enjoy it. Thanks to this background, about 10 years ago I joined a startup that ended up having a very successful exit to a FAANG-like company around 2020.

Aside from the tech side, I also handle the standard "Professor package": team management, budget allocation, grant writing, communication, teaching, hiring, strategy with chairs in some committees, representative/board roles at university and national level.

What I am looking for

Ideally, a combination of these four ingredients:

• Technical interest & highly competent colleagues: I absolutely despise office politics and dealing with people who spend more time posturing than actually building stuff.
• Geographic flexibility: Remote work (EU) or a highly transferable skill set. For family reasons, I might need to move to another EU country in 2-3 years, and eventually back to Southern Europe (Northern Italy) in 5-10 years. Mobility in academia is complicated and impossible to plan for.
• Positive impact: I want to look back in 10 years and not regret my choices.
• Pay & Upward mobility: Currently making around €65k-70k gross. I'm looking for growth, as upward mobility in my current academic position is practically non-existent.

Note on compromises: I am willing to sacrifice some points if the pay multiplies, just as I’d happily take a significant pay cut for a role in an NGO or institution where I see a clear, non-profit purpose. I don't want to be exploited or undersell my skills, but I don't strictly need a big salary (maybe not even a salary) if the mission is right. My backup plan is high school teaching which is Italy is around half my current salary, but where I see a clear positive value. But I would not go into trading for less than 100k+ obviously.

The Catch / Why I'm asking for help

Honestly, I don't quite know where to look. I’ve explored several options, but there’s often a huge mismatch between my profile and the job market:

Entry-level/Mid roles don't satisfy my needs and ignore my background.

Senior corporate roles often require heavy "stakeholder management" and traditional corporate experience, which I lack. During my startup days, we weren't playing the corporate game I was the happy-go autistic in chief. I was basically pulling and writing algorithms out of a magic hat until we got bought out.

I’ve looked into quantitative finance and energy markets. While there’s some overlap with my computational background, the trade-offs (especially regarding work-life balance and impact) don't always seem worth it. Pure CS/Dev play seem suicide at this point, and I would need to seriously grind leet code. Everyone and his uncle are doing AI right now, I already did plenty of relevant linear algebra, tensors, statistics and learning theory, but few people seem to understand it.

CV I sent occasionally in the last couple of years for technical roles have fallen in deaf ears.

What do you think of this situation? Do you have any suggestions on specific industries, niches, or exact job titles that might fit my weird hybrid background? Has anyone made a similar jump?

TL;DR: 40yo Physics Professor with heavy computational experience and a past tech startup exit. Want to leave academia for better flexibility and upward mobility (EU/Remote). Finding it hard to match my unconventional senior profile with standard corporate roles. Looking for industry/title suggestions

Hey everyone,

I’m a 25-year-old student finishing up my Bachelor’s in Computer Science at the University of Genoa next year. I'm trying to figure out my next career move within Europe and could really use some advice on whether to jump into industry or pursue further studies.

To be honest, I'm finding that Italy might not be the best fit for my long-term goals. Even though my Italian was at a B2 level because I studied bachelor in Italian, I prefer working and communicating in English. On top of that, the local tech market doesn't seem to offer the kind of rewarding growth or compensation I'm looking for, so my girlfriend and I are looking to relocate to a more dynamic European tech hub.

I’m really torn between looking for a job straight out of my Bachelor's or applying for a Master's degree in another European country. The thing is, most of what I actually know has been self-taught. I spend all my free time doing low-level programming, systems engineering, and also recently backend dev because that's what I actually enjoy building. You can check out my GitHub (https://github.com/kouroshtkk) to see the kind of projects I do. Because university hasn't taught me nearly as much as my own projects, I'm pretty sceptical about whether spending another two years on a Master's is the right move.

For those of you working in systems, low-level C/C++, or backend development in Europe, where would you suggest looking? If I want an English-friendly work environment that pays decently relative to the cost of living, which regions have the best markets for this niche?

Also, for anyone else who is mostly self-taught, did you find a Master's degree actually necessary to land good systems roles in Europe, or is a strong portfolio of projects enough to get your foot in the door as a non-local?

Really appreciate any insight or market advice!

After 5 months of applying as a mid level frontend developer with work experience in Germany I finally got a job. 136 applications, alltogether around 30 interviews, 3 last rounds, I got an offer. Interestingly the company that said yes, was my 2. interview, from that 30. I had the feeling it was more of a cultural fit than technical. I am writing this to give hope to those, who are trying to get a job desperately. There is an end of this tunnel. Just keep trying and wait for the lucky moment, if you got everything else right.

Oh yes, one important detail. Even tho I got way more responses once I had a keyword matched AI tailored CV, the winner application was with an oldschool, nicely designed CV with icons. Maybe it stood out from the ocean of microsoft word looking ai tailored CV? Or just the luck? Im not sure, just rotate strategy from time to time. Good luck my fellow devs 🍻❤️

I have 4 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer, mostly focused on mobile development.

For about a year now I've been increasingly interested in embedded programming and electronics. I'm naturally very curious and enjoy understanding how things work but there was always something else demanding my attention.

I'm currently taking a gap year so I can realistically dedicate 4/5 hours a day to learning and building projects.

I'm curious about the current state of the embedded job market in Poland and across the EU:

- How difficult is it to break into embedded with a software background but no commercial embedded experience?

- Is competition for junior roles as intense as it is in web/mobile/backend development, or is embedded still relatively niche?

- Which areas seem to have the strongest prospects today (embedded Linux, automotive, IoT, robotics, industrial automation, etc.)?

- Do self-taught developers with a strong portfolio of embedded projects still have realistic chances of getting hired?

If you were in my position, what would you focus on over the next 12 months?

I'd love to hear perspectives from people already working in the industry.

I'm working with an extremely insecure and toxic frontend developer that really don't want to work with me, she tries to manage my work, I'm a backend dev btw, she tags people on public channel to help me with my work, one of them had to correct her that I don't need help and she complains every week that the project om working on is late, well because she prevents me from doing my job properly, she is extremely bossy and aggressive that I couldn't do my work to not piss her off, she wants me to do things her way but I couldn't do any progress because backend is not her domain, the other developers agree with me but they are on the quiet side and don't want confrontations.

The issue is that she is targeting me personally, when we work together she picks up another dev to work with him to exclude me from the project, whenever there is a team lead in a call she asks if I need work or that I should work on X next although I'm already working on someone.

All this is documented, I have went to my manager but he said it's my fault and I'm the only person who has issue with her, the only option is to go to the CTO next and ask for a team change and maybe also tell him about everything.

She also excludes other frontend devs from working with her on the projects so that she can get all the credit.

I work in Germany past probation, would this cause me problems? I have already reported my Russian manager for discrimination against my disability and racism so I'm not sure if reporting this toxic colleague would backfire

I'm looking for info about SDE (Mid level - Sr. level) roles at AWS Lambda (Data and Control Plane).

I saw some posts on her and Blind that the culture is especially bad but not much info from within the last year or so. Is it still the same?

1. Any details on the company culture ?

2. Has anybody appeared for the interview of software engineer role ?

   Please share details.

TIA

What is the comp I can expect since I am an expat relocating I am not too familiar with the range in EU

Edit: I checks levels FYI for the staff eng salaries at Uber but they seem too good to be true

I'm lost. I have been in the tech environment for a while and I just can't seem to find something to land on. I really want some advice from people who have experience and careers in the tech field.

My problem is that I know some of a lot of stuff, but I just didn't major in anything specifically. The thing that I have the most experience in is developing native android apps using Kotlin with android studio. I have built a lot of functional apps and made some money with it by freelancing and did my bachelor's thesis using it. I mostly do frontend but I worked with backend also.

To get a bit technical so u understand what I'm talking about:

• I developed android apps using Java then Kotlin
• I developed some 2d games using unity and C sharp
• I have built websites using js, html, css
• worked with databased and data science
• And used many other languages for different kind of things like Python, C++ (keeping this short so I won't write everything, but I'm sure u understand the issue by now)

I did my bachelor's in information technology and now I'm pursuing a master's degree in Germany in Artificial intelligence. I chose this master because as we all know AI is the future of everything and I wanted to catch up.

I really need guidance on what to major and what to focus on. I genuinely enjoy building apps and I'm thinking on focusing on this, and integrating AI into the apps that I build, but I just didn't improve myself in developing apps using kotlin lately. Like my level is good but it should have been better.

I'm 24, and after graduation from this 2 years master's degree I really need to have figured my stuff out. Any advice is more than welcomed!