Gergely Orosz
Author & Engineering Advisor
About Gergely Orosz
Gergely Orosz is the author of "The Pragmatic Engineer" newsletter, one of the most widely-read publications on software engineering practices. After spending years as an engineering manager at Uber, Skype, and other tech companies, he now focuses full-time on writing about the tech industry.
His newsletter and podcast provide insider perspectives on how major tech companies operate, career advice for engineers, and analysis of industry trends including the impact of AI on software development.
Career Highlights
- The Pragmatic Engineer (2021-present): Author & Publisher
- Uber (2016-2020): Engineering Manager
- Skype/Microsoft (2012-2016): Senior Engineer
- Author: "Building Mobile Apps at Scale" and "The Software Engineer's Guidebook"
- Substacker: One of the most-read tech newsletters on Substack
Notable Positions
On AI and Software Engineering
Orosz's interview style focuses on getting experts to share nuanced views. His interview with Grady Booch explored the historical context that most AI discussions miss.
On Industry Trends
His newsletter tracks real compensation data, hiring trends, and organizational changes across major tech companies, providing data-driven insights into the industry.
Related Reading
- Agentic Coding - Topic he's explored through interviews
- Enterprise AI - His coverage area
Video Appearances
Interview host
Host of The Pragmatic Engineer podcast, interviewing Grady Booch on the three golden ages of software engineering and AI's impact on the profession.
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Agentic coding interview
Interviewing Peter Steinberger about Moltbot and succeeding at agentic coding.
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