S3 Ep4: I Got Over Imposter Syndrome and now I'm a Senior SWE at Spotify | DevLab Podcast

07/19/22 • 52 min

Chances are, you're probably listening to this on Spotify (forgive us if you're an Apple Podcast person!), but what's it actually like working there as a Software Engineer? We go behind the scenes and delve into the incredible work of Iris Schaffer, Senior Software Engineer at Spotify.

First up, we get firsthand insight from Iris about how becoming a developer became a viable career for her when she was quite young - and her advice for others just starting out.

Then we hear some of Iris' most controversial coding opinions.

Finally, we get into her time at Spotify, imposter syndrome, and how she's managed to progress exponentially.
You can reach out to Iris here.

Spotify needs no introduction, but there’s probably a lot you don’t know about them. Their mission is simple: to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creators the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. If you’re wondering what it’s like to work at Spotify, then look no further. You can visit Spotify here.

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First up, we get firsthand insight from Iris about how becoming a developer became a viable career for her when she was quite young - and her advice for others just starting out.

Then we hear some of Iris' most controversial coding opinions.

Finally, we get into her time at Spotify, imposter syndrome, and how she's managed to progress exponentially.
You can reach out to Iris here.

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There's hardly anyone out there who hasn't heard of Roku, but if you're one of the few - get into our latest episode of The DevLab Podcast featuring Neil Kraewinkels – Senior Software Engineer - at Roku.

First up, Neil discusses everything about Roku - including how he decided to join as a graduate and what attracted him to such an innovative and forward-thinking company.

Next we get into what's helped Neil to grow as an engineer, the most exciting projects he's worked on at Roku and what he's learnt about the industry,

Finally, we get the the inside scoop on how to craft your career as a manager that still loves to code.
You can reach out to Neil here.

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, and their mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. Today, Roku streaming devices are used by millions of consumers in North America, Latin America and in parts of Europe including the UK, Ireland, and France. Roku connects users to the streaming content they love, and are looking for budding and creative engineers to join their UK team. From your first day at Roku, you’ll make a valuable — and valued — contribution. They’re a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. Interested? Well, head on over to hackajob.co where you could be matched with them. You can visit Roku here.

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Taken a career break? Here's how to return to tech: The Very Group's Career Returners Programmed. Hear from Rabiya Rizwan, Quality Assurance Engineer and Christopher Dawes, Head of Academies at The Very Group as they give us the inside scoop on the programme, it's impact and how you could join.

You can reach out to Rabiya here and Chris here.

There's a reason why The Very Group keep winning awards for their work/life balance. Technology has played a huge part in helping The Very Group transition from a catalogue retailer to the UK's largest integrated online retailer and financial services provider over the last century, and their transformation is far from over. Right now, the team is growing, and they need great engineers to help provide a seamless digital customer experience. Offering great career progression, flexible working and excellent learning and development, they're currently hiring via hackajob. You can find out more about The Very Group here.

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