Software engineers have a great responsibility to consider the ethical implications of their work and to raise up the next generation.
A former QA engineer recounts a time his company decided to quietly cancel a broken product without refunding all users, and his failure to speak up.
Unethical decisions at companies like Facebook and Volkswagen led to election interference and emissions cheating scandals, enabled by individual engineers.
When quitting isn't an option, engineers can use tactics like malicious compliance or strategic delays to slow down or kill unethical features.
Research shows that diverse teams are more profitable, focus more on facts, and are more innovative than homogeneous teams.
Statistics reveal significant pay gaps between men and women of all races, as well as higher unemployment rates for transgender individuals.
People in majority groups can act as allies by discussing salaries to expose pay gaps and actively amplifying the voices of marginalized coworkers in meetings.
Many entry-level software engineering job postings create a catch-22 by demanding multiple years of experience, making it difficult for new graduates to enter the industry.
Senior engineers should actively mentor juniors, create a safe environment for questions, and value their fresh perspectives, which can even help catch mistakes.
Interviews should reflect the actual day-to-day job, avoid unrealistic whiteboard puzzles, and treat candidates with respect for their time and effort.
Jobs that call for the skills explored in this talk.