
Software Engineering Unlocked
In this show, I open you the doors to companies and thought leaders around the world. With my guests, I discuss software engineering best practices and pitfalls, and how they strive to build software people love.
Latest episodes

Mar 16, 2021 • 52min
Underrepresented, Underpaid & Undervalued – Having to change jobs to advance your career
Today’s episode is sponsored by Botany.io – your personal assistant and coach that helps you level up your career!Links:Jenn’s TwitterJenn’s PodcastSubscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Feb 16, 2021 • 46min
From bootcamp straight into a full-time dev role
Today’s episode is sponsored by ConfigCat – your favorite feature flag management tool to release more frequently with fewer risks!Links:Natalie's TwitterHer awesome team lead @cjtantayMark: @marktechsonMichaela's code review workshops

Feb 2, 2021 • 50min
How Programmers Think and Learn with Prof. Felienne Hermans
Today’s episode is sponsored by ConfigCat – your favorite feature flag management tool to release more frequently with fewer risks!Links:Felienne's TwitterThe Programmer BrainDjango Girls websiteMichaela's code review workshopsCode Review Book

Jan 19, 2021 • 36min
Vulnerability disclosure with Katie Moussouris
This episode is sponsored by ConfigCat – your favorite feature flag management tool. Links:Katie’s Twitter profileLuta is hiringMore about vulnerability disclosureMichaela's Code review workshops Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Dec 22, 2020 • 50min
From intern to CEO with agile testing expert Alex Schladebeck
Today’s episode is sponsored by CodeSubmit – the best take-home assignments for your tech hiring!Links:Alex’s TwitterAlex’s WebsiteMob testing blog postBredex websiteBook reference about “being technical”Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Dec 8, 2020 • 54min
Serverless is your competitive advantage
Today’s episode is sponsored by CodeSubmit – the best take-home assignments for your tech hiring!Links:CodeSubmitNader’s TwitterFull Stack Serverless – The Book by NaderThe Full Stack Serverless ManifestoAWS Amplify Docs Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Nov 24, 2020 • 54min
Combatting tech debt in war rooms
Today’s episode is sponsored by CodeSubmit – the best take-home assignments for your tech hiring!Links:CodeSubmitBlack Friday deals for awesomecodereview.com workshopsTomasz’s Twitter7 years as a developer – lessons learnedTomasz’s Tech BlogOLX GroupSubscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Nov 10, 2020 • 54min
Getting into FAANG companies without a CS degree
Links:Follow Michaela’s Journey on YouTube and on TwitchBen’s TwitterRx.js WebsiteBook your awesomecodereview.com workshop!Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Oct 27, 2020 • 54min
No mocks allowed - A discussion with Kent C. Dodds
Become a sponsor: https://www.se-unlocked.comLinks:The previous episode with KentKent C. Dodds' TwitterTesting JavascriptTesting LibraryAccessibility Tool: AxeApplitools: Functional and Visual TestingCypress testing tool Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.

Oct 13, 2020 • 45min
How design systems help create an inclusive user experience at Github
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Deezer, or via RSS.Links:Diana’s websiteDiana’s TwitterDesign Systems at GitHubMichaela's Code Review WorkshopsInterested in the code review analytics tool? Write me an email at michaela@michaelagreiler.com