Honest Tips for Aspiring Software Engineers 💻
After landing a tech job, I share real insights and advice for aspiring software engineers to succeed in the industry.

Sajjaad Khader
129.3K views • Oct 23, 2025

About this video
When I graduated and landed my big tech job, I thought I had everything figured out, until reality hit me hard. In this video, I share what actually made me grow as a software engineer and how to adapt for a future where AI is changing everything.
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🧑💻 LEARN TO CODE
Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript.
→ https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!)
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00:00 I made it… then reality humbled me
00:24 Always be the dumbest person in the room
03:05 Steal 10,000 hours via proximity
03:27 Using a Productive Mouse & Keyboard
04:48 Shiny object syndrome in tech
05:28 Intimidation learning and shallow knowledge
06:18 Specialize instead of “learn everything”
07:13 The overlooked superpower
08:23 A simple 3-step framework to win
09:30 The death of modern software engineering
10:19 From coder to coach of AI agents
10:53 Design, architect, and context engineering
#Logitech #MxMaster4 #LogitechPartner
Get the Mx Master Master 4!
→ https://logitech.cfzu.net/c/6579645/3289816/8585
🚀 JOIN MY TECH COMMUNITY: SWE LAUNCHPAD
Inside, you'll learn How to break Into tech with practical resources, job prep guidance, and real industry insights you won’t find in school.
→ https://swelaunchpad.com
✉️ TECH NEWSLETTER
Discover the latest tech trends shaping the industry, unlock career tips, and access exclusive resources to stay competitive in tech.
→ https://sajjaad.substack.com/
🗣️ INVITE ME TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT
→ https://forms.gle/p38f7Jqt7FjYWtYU7
🧑💻 LEARN TO CODE
Learn to code with bite-sized projects and an AI-bot to help answer your queries. I recommend you start with their python module, then check out java and javascript.
→ https://coddy.tech/ (It's FREE, but you can use the code SAJYT for 20% off of premium features!)
⬇️ MY OTHER SOCIALS:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajjaad.khader/
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sajjaadkhader
🌍 My website: https://sajjaad-s-site.thinkific.com/courses/land-tech-job
00:00 I made it… then reality humbled me
00:24 Always be the dumbest person in the room
03:05 Steal 10,000 hours via proximity
03:27 Using a Productive Mouse & Keyboard
04:48 Shiny object syndrome in tech
05:28 Intimidation learning and shallow knowledge
06:18 Specialize instead of “learn everything”
07:13 The overlooked superpower
08:23 A simple 3-step framework to win
09:30 The death of modern software engineering
10:19 From coder to coach of AI agents
10:53 Design, architect, and context engineering
#Logitech #MxMaster4 #LogitechPartner
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Oct 23, 2025
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