The jump from mid-level to senior engineer is often framed as a technical one. Michelle Brenner says the real difference is judgment: understanding the business, making pragmatic trade-offs, and knowing when to ask for help.
Building software is full of ups and downs. Some days, you're working with the best team you can find, and others it's up to you to fix something with no idea how it works and no access to documentation.
Infobip Shift 2026, Europe’s leading developer and AI conference, will be held in Zadar from September 13 to 15, bringing together developers and engineers from around the world once again.
I spoke with four veteran software engineers to explore how they’re approaching long-term career resilience and adapting their skills to stay effective in the field.
'Who could refuse that?' Turns out, almost no one - especially when faced with puppy eyes, heartfelt asks, or a desperate Pikachu. Refusing is hard, and it costs more than we admit.
You don’t need 10x engineers. You need a team that ships safely, learns constantly, and doesn’t rely on heroics. Build systems that make that possible.