About The Pragmatic Engineer

The Pragmatic Engineer is a blog by Gergely Orosz, covering software engineering, tech careers, and the industry.

Gergely has worked as a software engineer at companies like Uber, Microsoft (MSN), and Skyscanner. He writes about engineering practices, career growth, and industry trends.

Topics Covered

• Software engineering practices and career growth
• Tech industry news and analysis
• Engineering management and leadership
• System design and architecture
• Compensation and career levels
• AI and LLMs in software development

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Books

Gergely is the author of "The Software Engineer's Guidebook" and "The Pragmatic Engineer Test".