a day in the life of a lead software engineer | realistic | melbourne, australia

[@havaranis]

So are you a lead dev or a tech lead? Or is it the same?

[@darmaine]

Ah, good question! In the consulting company, my level is a lead swe… which translates to tech lead in the client side since I don’t do people mgmnt. In my context, they’re the same 🤣 But it’s basically the lead role below engineering manager and solution architect 🤣🤣

[@relaxin2074]

Thanks for explaining the specific differences between lead and senior. How many hours per day would a swe at each level be expected to work in Aus? Thanks in advance

[@logancope21]

Lol the different positions on the couch definitely describe how I end up throughout the day

[@darmaine]

😂 Glad to know it's not just me!

[@gabrielbaltazar3497]

Hello, I'm a software engineer in Brazil. In August of this year, I'm going to Melbourne to study English and work. Do you have any tips on how I can get a job in my field? I have three years of experience with full-stack web development using technologies such as PHP, Laravel, Vue, Angular, JavaScript, Node.js, and MySQL. Thank you.

[@saludosselena]

Also, when you're on the couch, you look so SMOL .🥺🥰

[@arthurfrancisco7558]

The pancit looked hella good. Im actually in the road to becoming a developer, so you are very inspiring

[@darmaine]

Aww thank you! Are you in Uni studying or other paths? And all the best in your journey to soft eng!

[@pinepie]

Thank you for the video! It's very insightful.

[@patriciasean]

Thanks for taking us through your day with cute visuals 😝

[@darmaine]

Thanks for continuously watchiiiing 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@andresfelipemorasuarez2838]

Hi! Do you know if some companies have any training to apply for future positions? I mean, i´m a mechatronics engineer and i would like to work in software in melbourne, so i would like to know if you know any way to start as a junior in your industry.

[@nikkoabucejo3886]

Love watching your contents

[@darmaine]

Hope you keep enjoying them!! Thanks so much 🤗🤗

[@shikhasinha4660]

Noticed the hair cut.. looks fab!! Also noticed what were you watching on Tik Tok 😉 haha But on a serious note, a leadership role does come with a lot of responsibilities and I know you will smash it all. Keep growing and inspiring everyone around you♥️

[@darmaine]

Awww thank you _thank youuuu_ 💕💕💕 Lots of responsibilities but can also be the most rewarding!

[@saludosselena]

Love your vlogs!! They get me so excited that one day I will have a career in tech too. 💕💕

[@darmaine]

Aww thank you 💕 Are you studying for a tech career? And lol, yes I'm 5 ft 1 🤣 I AM TINY

[@saludosselena]

@@darmaine Of course! 💕 Yes, I'm currently doing online studying but not in uni! jaja that's super smol!!

[@sang2588]

What were your struggles? And how did you handle it? I just receive my associates. I changed my major from nursing to computer science. I am not very good at math but I am willing to take the extra mile to do good.

[@darmaine]

Love your perseverance and that's really good to hear! There were different struggles at every stage of my career. My most recent video about being a woman in tech is what I dealt with in the last 2 years or so. When I was in uni, I would sometimes struggle with understanding some programming concepts (Data Structures and Algorithms was the worst! The paper literally made me cry). But I got through it by having a good circle of Uni friends that extend out of the usual friend group... basically everyone in our major ended up helping each other out with assignments and whatnot 😊

[@dz4di]

great video, keep grinding with your youtube channel ! 😄

[@darmaine]

Awww thank you so much 💕 glad you enjoyed it!

[@zichuanliu4918]

Im admire u! wish I can go to australia for an IT job, but before that I must pass my IESIT test and go here for my master's degree:(

[@cwcfunclock2709]

You look so beautiful like an Angel that comes out of next universe.

[@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappened]

Beautiful video! ❤

[@Yangatom393]

Hi! 😊Did you go the college or boot camp route or both?

[@LegendarySkyHero]

Role model!

[@darmaine]

Oh no, not me 🤣 I only try to be transparent and honest 😅

[@theoryguides]

She's so pretty tho!❤😂

[@lobz]

This was a really insightful video and helped me make a career decision! Just one question, are these number of meetings normal every single day or just one day in the week?

[@darmaine]

Thanks so much! 💕 it’s usually 1-2 meetings excluding standup. But expect a lot of the impromptu ones as well. As a lead, any tech or non-tech question, you’re usually the go-to. Not to say it’s bad - it’s actually quite rewarding ☺️

[@priyamsharma9778]

Do you own that house?could you make a short video of your house tour.

[@ruwtytyt]

Very cool content!

[@promphors2658]

The best video I like watch your video ❤

[@darmaine]

Thank you!!!

[@Jahmal23Calengue]

Nice video. I've been running from becoming a lead for years, but the walls are closing in on me.... More meetings, less code :(

[@darmaine]

Aww thank youu 💕💕 And yeah, I was the same in the last 4 years. Finally caved in 🤣 It's actually not _that_ bad. Less code but also how you make of it 😉 I've been a pro at time blocking to ensure I get at least 2hours of coding per day! Don't pass up on the opportunity - you got this!

[@gourabsarker9552]

Mam do you earn 150k dollars a year? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@SuhaimiAmir]

2:23 not me checking my Slack

[@shakirali1522]

LOVE YOU :)

[@SA-gu3ed]

meanwhile petroleum technician covered in raw oil trying to lock in the chains

[@Travelwithdaraa]

Love your video

[@darmaine]

Thank youuuu 💕💕💕

[@Travelwithdaraa]

Do you play AFL ????

[@josemoronta2860]

heyyyy 🥺☺️

[@gersonadr2]

Do you miss just writing code?

[@darmaine]

Sometimes ~ but I also make sure I allocate some time coding... it's a challenge but still also doable!

[@pinyichang4680]

i want join

[@fearlipe]

Don't use the slack sound please, my heart always race! lol

[@darmaine]

Hahah 🤣 I should've included that in a disclaimer! _Slack sounds might cause distress_ 😅😂

[@batmanatkinson1188]

I actually thought it's my Slack. Then I realised I closed it

[@josemoronta2860]

heyy

[@luckygurlakansha]

Cutee video, was this a skip workout day ?

[@darmaine]

Aww thanks! And yes, it was! I went the day before, i think 😅

[@codysing8291]

demn someone's pretty

[@ivanjs7675]

Team lead is useless position. Micromanagement is unnessesary thing

[@darmaine]

Team lead isn’t always synonymous to micromanagement - so sorry to hear that point of view!