What makes a great engineering leader in 2025? And are you sure you actually want the job?

In this episode of Tech Teams Today, host Matt McClintock chats with Ross Williams, Director of Application Engineering at Aqfer, about the shifting landscape of engineering leadership.

From the decline of traditional full stack roles to the rise of AI-powered development tools, Ross shares what’s changing, what still matters, and what many engineers overlook when they step into leadership roles.

You’ll hear insights on:

• The real impact of AI on engineering workflows
• How Ross became a 5x AWS DeepRacer champion
• How to spot AI-assisted candidates in interviews
• Whether coding tests are still worth it
• Why team dynamics matter more than tooling

This one’s for every engineer thinking about taking the next step and every leader trying to stay ahead of the curve.

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