The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management
Update: 2025-11-03
Description
Engineering management can look glamorous from the outside — but behind the scenes, it’s often a mix of tough calls, emotional juggling, and constant context switching. In this episode, we’re diving into the hard parts of being an engineering manager — from staying technical and handling conflict, to managing up, balancing expectations, and keeping your own sanity along the way.
06:04 : Feeling productive
09:25 : Staying technical
10:21 : Handling conflicts
18:47 : Balancing stakeholder expectations
21:30 : Career growth
25:59 : Isolation and pressure
Comments
In Channel




