Product Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I started my career as a software engineer. When I say product team, I mean product managers, designers, software engineers. Of course, for product teams, we have to ship something, and so we’re going to also explore solutions. Then just recently, we launched a new course about customer recruiting.

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The Product Guy

OCTOBER 31, 2016

I see it as derived from a desire to commit to doing to the best we can, but product managers should realize that people outside of software engineering don’t understand the dates we talk about are often estimates. We always commit to delivering products in ambitious timescales which can invariably put our backs up against the wall.

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Product Talk

AUGUST 18, 2021

You can learn more about how to translate business outcomes into product outcomes in our Defining Outcomes course. You can learn more about how to interview to collect specific stories in our Continuous Interviewing course. You can learn more about how to map out the opportunity space in our Opportunity Mapping course.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JULY 23, 2020

Software engineering levels are the road map that gets you to your career destination. Of course, it’s not all just for you. Level 1 - Software Engineer The Role : This position, sometimes called a Junior Software Engineer, is usually someone’s first full-time software engineering job.

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 21, 2019

This may be particularly amplified for those who find themselves in Product roles at companies that still operate in the more traditional ‘Business Analyst/Software Engineer’ paradigm, where ‘requirements’ are cold-bloodily handed from one business unit to another. You’ve guessed it; the Software Engineers.

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Product Talk

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

If we do the necessary work to test our decisions, we can quickly correct course when we find that we made the wrong decision. If we do the necessary work to test our decisions, we can quickly correct course when we find that we made the wrong decision. Check out our course lineup to get started.

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Product Talk

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Scrum is based on the idea that if we work in smaller increments, we can get feedback from customers more often and course correct as needed. Scrum is based on the idea that if we work in smaller increments, we can get feedback from customers more often and course correct as needed. Tweet This. Go be a mercenary for us.”.

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The Basics of Product Management

MAY 11, 2020

Comprehensive list of reviews for top 8 product management courses and certifications. These are the top rated and best programs, including free courses. And many want to try the product management field from fields like software engineering, QA testing, etc. List – Top 8 Product Management Courses.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 23, 2019

Continually evolve this understanding, and persistently return to it to ensure you haven’t veered off course. Software engineering isn’t just about the cold logic of computers. Start with the problem. Start by deeply understanding the problem we’re solving. Think big, start small. Starting small enables you to ship sooner.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 12, 2020

Intro Software engineering can be an incredibly rewarding career. But without the right preparation, it can be difficult to get the software engineering job you have in mind. I learned this, as I was taking computer science courses in college to land a software engineering (SWE) role.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 14, 2019

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering amongst other options. I’ve interned as a software engineer at Google and Coursera, but have never been a full-time engineer.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

APRIL 4, 2022

Connecting with the right software engineering recruiter to help you land your next job is invaluable. It's common practice for companies to use recruiters (either contractors or in-house) to help them keep up with industry trends and find qualified software developers. You just need to know where and what to look for!

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

DECEMBER 4, 2021

If you're a software engineer interested in joining the booming fintech industry, you have undoubtedly heard of two of the current fintech giants: Coinbase and Robinhood. Both companies are actively hiring new engineers at the moment, but which should you choose? Let's get to it! What is Coinbase?

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

An interview for a software engineer position at a leading tech company has the potential to be a life-changing and career-defining event. Whilst you might be feeling a lot of weight on your shoulders, it’s important to remember that a bad software engineer interview experience doesn’t seal the fate of your entire career.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 21, 2022

Trying to better understand the software engineer career path? Want to know what your next steps are as an engineer as you make your way to CTO? An engineering career can go in many different directions depending on your technical skill set and what you want out of a job. We've got your covered.

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Modus Create

APRIL 5, 2021

I took an introductory computer science course during my freshman year and barely passed. Little would my professor know that three years later I’d build and publish an iOS application on the App Store and would be interning as a Front End Engineer at Modus Create. The class wasn’t too hard. My College Experience.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

JUNE 26, 2020

There’s nothing to be nervous about once you’re confident in your skills and knowledgeable about the normal software engineering interview questions. This article will start by talking a little about the procedure of most software engineering interviews. For years, he used his off-time to learn about software engineering.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Software Engineering jobs are among the most in-demand and highest-paying jobs on the labor market today. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that software engineering jobs will grow by 22% in this next decade. Here is our list of the top 30 software engineering interview questions you will likely experience.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 14, 2019

Here's a breakdown of how to consider a career in product management versus software engineering As a new grad, I was lucky enough to choose between product management and software engineering. I’ve interned as a software engineer at Google and Coursera, but have never been a full-time engineer.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is no secret that software engineering interviews are rigorous and extensive today. Nevertheless, there are some general trends you can expect in many of your software engineering interviews. Nevertheless, there are some general trends you can expect in many of your software engineering interviews.

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The People of Product Management

OCTOBER 20, 2022

I have a soft spot for most software engineers. Some of my best experiences as a product manager have been those problem-solving sessions with a team of engineers. In this post, which is part two of the Relationship Series, I unpack the relationship between the product manager and the software engineer.

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Product Talk

MARCH 13, 2019

I teach two courses at Northwestern University. The first course focuses on teaching practitioners how to use design methods to solve business challenges related to learning and organizational change. This course is a 3-day seminar and our students are working executives. It will look very familiar to you.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 10, 2020

Building your first software engineering resume might seem overwhelming, but don’t worry. Here's an example software engineering resume from our co-founder Jacob: Read on to learn how you can do the same. And give yourself a serious pat on the back - you’re well on your way to a rewarding career in Software Engineering.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

APRIL 22, 2019

So, are you a software engineer interested in becoming a product manager? Software engineering is one of the most common starting points when transitioning into a product management role. In fact, I transitioned into product halfway through an undergraduate software engineering internship.

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Product Management Unpacked

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Autonomous driving has become an area of huge interest for me, and even is the subject of my ongoing research for my Human-AI Interaction course at CMU,” he says. Plus, I’m a big motorsports fan, so when I saw this opportunity, I couldn’t say no. All our teams are writing the book on autonomous racing.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 22, 2024

After graduation, he worked as a software engineer for around 3 years at different companies such as IMC Pacific and Macquarie Group. Following his brief career as a software engineer, he transitioned into a Business Analyst and worked in this role at the Reserve Bank of Australia, and then the Australian Securities Exchange.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Technical interviews for software engineers are almost never plain sailing. However, the intensity and challenge presented in software engineer interviews can be a different beast entirely. When it comes to software engineer interviews, you might have a list longer than your arm of things that are making you anxious.

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Mind the Product

APRIL 9, 2018

Unfortunately, the “product manager” (often called “business analyst” in such a setup) does not have the authority to push back on such requirements, but rather focuses on translating the business requirements into a detailed design that software engineers can then implement. At Zalando, we changed this. We’re Still Learning.

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Product Talk

JANUARY 8, 2020

Over the course of the year, I reread that post at least a dozen times to help me stay focused on my priorities. a product manager, a designer, and a software engineer with shared responsibility for a product). Online Courses: I know there are many self-paced learners who prefer to direct their own learning experience.

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UX Planet

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In the bustling and competitive online beauty scene, Rumi Cosmetiques was struggling with a user experience that felt more like an obstacle course than a seamless shopping spree. Rumi revamped their platform with responsive designs that would make any software engineers heart flutter.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

APRIL 22, 2019

So, are you a software engineer interested in becoming a product manager? Software engineering is one of the most common starting points when transitioning into a product management role. In fact, I transitioned into product halfway through an undergraduate software engineering internship.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MARCH 4, 2025

📖 Interested in preparing more in-depth for a role as a software engineer? Study with Exponent’s Software Engineering Interviews course. Study with Exponent’s System Design Interviews course. 📖 Interested in preparing more in-depth for a role as an ML engineer?

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Usersnap

JUNE 10, 2021

We talked to Colin Ulin, senior software engineer at Pocket Prep, about their low-effort high-outcome beta testing strategy and design-thinking development process. Pocket Prep is an e-learning SaaS company providing all sorts of exam preparation courses via mobile and online at reasonable prices.

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Mind the Product

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

It’s also not a natural progression from a specific academic discipline such as a career in law, medicine, or software engineering and a lack of opportunities begets a lack of candidates.

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PMLesson's Ace the PM Interview

MAY 15, 2025

📖 Interested in preparing more in-depth for a role as a software engineer? Study with Exponent’s Software Engineering Interviews course. System design All engineering roles at Robinhood get a system design interview round. Study with Exponent’s System Design Interviews course.

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The Product Coalition

JUNE 17, 2021

There are different directions within software development, and consequently they involve different career pathways. While many of them are pretty straightforward, there are also other software engineering vocations which are situated, so to speak, on the edge. Who Is a Java Full Stack Developer?

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As a Product Manager, you’re a team player who guides product development along its chartered course, but you have to do that without being the literal captain of the ship. While of course a well-chosen team will care deeply about the product, about their team mates, and about the vision that everyone is working towards.

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