Design Engineering, Interviews & Job Search | Career Growth with Adam Argyle

Summary
Software engineering career moves don't have to be a lottery. In this episode, Adam Argyle breaks down why the technical interview process is fundamentally broken, how design engineering skills actually transfer across roles, and the tactical job search playbook that works today. Whether you're navigating a career pivot, re-entering the market, or just frustrated with the hiring gauntlet, this conversation cuts through the noise on what really matters for career growth and staying sane.

Links
• Adam’s Website: nerdy.dev
• Adam’s CascadiaJS 2025 talk: youtube.com/watch?v=QW6GECIzvsw
• 10 powerful ways to use CSS variables article: nerdy.dev/custom-prop-categories
• Sizzle Rizzle: nerdy.dev/sizzle-rizzle

Hosts
• Overcommitted: overcommitted.dev
• Bethany Janos: github.com/bethanyj28
• Brittany Ellich:brittanyellich.com
• Erika Eggemeyer: github.com/eggyhead