Dev Interrupted Google DeepMind's AI playbook for engineering at hyperspeed | Philipp Schmid
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Jun 17, 2025 Philipp Schmid, Senior AI Developer Relations Engineer at Google DeepMind, dives into the transformative power of AI on engineering roles. He shares insights on how AI is reshaping team dynamics and fostering innovation. Discover the differences between Google's Gemini models and the open Gemma family. Philipp also reveals highlights from Google I/O, including groundbreaking text-to-video technology. His practical advice emphasizes continuous learning and adaptability, guiding engineers to thrive in an AI-driven landscape.
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DeepMind's Startup-Scale Growth
- Google DeepMind grew rapidly, merging with Google Brain to unify AI efforts under one organization.
- It balances startup agility with large-scale impact, rapidly shipping models like Gemini and Gemma.
AI Expands Engineer Roles
- AI is reshaping software roles, making engineers more full stack and multidisciplinary.
- Success now depends on solving problems using AI-assisted tooling, not just traditional specialization.
Embrace AI and Flexibility
- Be open to adjusting your work approach and embrace AI technologies early.
- Focus on solving problems rather than being hung up on specific frameworks or tools.