Podcasts for Software Engineers

Whether you’re looking to level up your technical skills, improve your leadership abilities, or stay current with industry trends, these five podcasts offer something valuable for every software engineer. From data science deep-dives to soft skills advice, here’s your guide to some of my top podcasts available.

Hosted by Dr. Jon Krohn, the SuperDataScience Podcast explores the world of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence through insightful conversations. The podcast connects seasoned data professionals and newcomers with a conversational and anecdotal approach, fostering an open and relatable environment. The goal is to bring you the most inspiring Data Scientists and Analysts from around the world to help you build a successful career in Data Science.

Perfect for anyone interested in ML, AI, or data science careers, this podcast covers both academic research and industry applications.

Hear from the best software engineering leaders in the world as they share their leadership journey and how they are solving their Priority Zero with host Scott Carey, LeadDev's editor in chief. This podcast focuses specifically on engineering leadership challenges and solutions.

If you’re an engineering manager, tech lead, or aspiring leader, this show provides valuable insights from experienced engineering leaders across the industry.

It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer. Hosted by Jamison Dance and Dave Smith, this show tackles the human side of software development.

Essential listening for developers who want to improve their communication, career progression, and workplace relationships.

SE Radio is a weekly software engineering podcast for professional software developers. The goal is to be a lasting educational resource, not a newscast. Since 2006, they've been talking to experts from throughout the software engineering universe about the range of topics that matter to professional developers. This long-running podcast is perfect for developers who want deep, technical discussions on software architecture, engineering practices, and emerging technologies.

Dev Interrupted is the go-to podcast for software engineering leadership. Each week, hosts Andrew Zigler, Ben Lloyd Pearson, and Dan Lines sit down with industry experts to explore the strategies, struggles, and stories behind high-performing software teams. Hosted by Dan Lines and Conor Bronsdon, Dev Interrupted focuses on the intersection of software development and leadership, featuring candid conversations with engineering leaders from companies like Atlassian and Netflix.

Ideal for engineering leaders and developers interested in team dynamics, project acceleration, and strategic development practices.