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Mia Goulart Mia Goulart
Published on July 10, 2025

Diligent Robotics Welcomes 2 to Its Leadership Team

Former Cruise executives Rashed Haq and Todd Brugger will help fuel Diligent Robotics’ next phase of growth.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on June 30, 2025

Dropbox’s VP of Engineering Details the Impact of its New Productivity Tool

The company aims to reinvent the digital workspace with the creation of Dropbox Dash, a tool with the potential to “significantly boost worker productivity.”

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on June 27, 2025

Experimentation, Craft and Community: The Roots of Dropbox’s Global Engineering Culture

Three Poland-based engineers describe how a focus on experimentation, craft and community bring them and their peers together to grow, connect — and drive progress.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on June 24, 2025

Looking for a Challenge? These 10 Companies Are Hiring for Their Tech Teams

Stop being bored and start solving complex problems and doing work that really matters.

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Hilary George-Parkin Hilary George-Parkin
Updated on June 24, 2025

‘Your Code Should Read Like Poetry’: How This Software Engineer Turned This Advice Into a Mantra

Since joining Corporate Tools, Junior Software Engineer Art Baker has gained a new appreciation for readable, elegant, efficient code.

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Built In Staff Built In Staff
Updated on June 24, 2025

Fast-Growth Austin Companies Hiring Now

Considering changing jobs? The company culture and exceptional onboarding process at Corporate Tools, Restaurant365 or OJO might be just the fit you were looking for.

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Lucas Dean Lucas Dean
Updated on June 24, 2025

Stronger Together: How Community and Mentorship Are Empowering Women in Tech

Learn how three Austin-based women in tech are fostering a culture of inclusivity, mentorship and growth.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on June 24, 2025

The Character Traits Austin Tech Companies Look for in Candidates

Grit, curiosity and determination will get you far at these 15 Austin tech companies.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on June 20, 2025

How Humans Form the Heart of Udemy’s AI-First Evolution

Both people and machines will play an equal role in helping the company thrive long-term, creating an impactful product ecosystem and an empowering workplace.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on June 16, 2025

How to Land an Engineering Job That Makes a Big Impact at Upside

See how engineers make a difference at Upside in this interview with the Senior Director of Engineering. 

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