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5 Steps to Get the (Right) Software Engineering Job on a Top Technical Team

Planio

So you want a software engineering job at Facebook/Apple/Amazon/Google/Netflix? It’s every software engineer’s dream to work with one of the top technical teams in the world. So how do you get a software engineering job at one of these companies? Self-taught vs. school: Do top tech teams really care?

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Top Global Lean/ Agile Thought Leaders and Influencers 2025

NimbleWork

Whether you’re new to Agile or a seasoned expert, these influencers offer invaluable insights, actionable strategies, and inspiration to elevate your practice. Karl A L Smith Karl Smith is a global expert in customer engagement, specializing in Agile methodologies and enterprise technology across various industries.

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What Makes Scrum Teams Effective? A scientific investigation of 1.200 Scrum teams

Scrum.org

This post is a non-technical version of an academic paper about Scrum teams that I wrote with Daniel Russo. Daniel is a Professor at the University of Aalborg and is specialized in empirical software engineering. Please note that our paper is currently reviewed by academic peers. . What about Sprint Goals?

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

This includes training, technical support, and preparation for new releases. It is no surprise that the researchers conclude that “Product Owners perform a wide range of challenging activities which require experience and high-status in order to be able to exert influence”. Gatekeeper : Approving completed items for a release.

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How To Base Your Beliefs About Agile On Evidence

Scrum.org

This post is for anyone who wants to inspire, change or influence others through their efforts as professionals, with emphasis on the latter. I think you should read this post, and take it to heart when you write content that is aimed at influencing others. What is the optimal size of a team? Is scaling always a bad idea?

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In-Depth: The Evidence-Based Business Case For Agile

Scrum.org

Another approach is to track many organizations over time as they adopt Agile methodologies, while also measuring anything else that could influence their results other than agility itself. So we went to Google Scholar and searched for review articles. SCRUM and productivity in software projects: a systematic literature review.

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Where to Start with Scrum? Is Value Stream Mapping Your Answer?

Scrum.org

In the realm of software development, principles of DevOps and a commitment to technical excellence can further enhance the process. Additionally, if you're intrigued by the application of VSM in software engineering, check out the article " The value of value stream mapping in software engineering ".

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