Helpful Resources for Software Engineers
A curated toolkit for salary data, job search, and career growth in tech.
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In this short edition, I’ve curated a list of mostly free and practical resources every software engineer should know about. Whether you’re job hunting, benchmarking salaries, preparing for interviews, or just leveling up your skills, these links are worth bookmarking.
No fluff, just tried-and-true tools to make your career path a little smoother. 👇
📊 Salary Data & Reviews
Knowing your market value is half the battle. These sites help you compare compensation, company culture, and roles:
Levels.fyi – salary bands, levels, equity info
Glassdoor – salaries + company reviews
TechPays.eu – crowdsourced EU tech salaries
Blind – anonymous salary & career discussions
Indeed Salary Tool – average salaries by role & location
💬 Salary Negotiation
Getting an offer is just the start. These resources help you negotiate confidently:
Ten Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer – Haseeb Qureshi’s classic strategy guide
Levels.fyi Calculator – compare total comp across multiple offers
r/CSCareerQuestions – real-world stories and advice
r/CSCareerQuestionsEU – European version
🧩 Interview Prep
Sharpen your skills with practice platforms and peer prep communities:
LeetCode – coding & algorithm practice
Interviewing.io – mock interviews with real engineers
Exponent – structured prep + peer practice (previously Pramp)
Tech Interview Handbook – open-source guide
📊 Benchmarking & Market Research
Understand industry trends, skills in demand, and where the market is heading:
Roadmap.sh – developer roadmaps by role
Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025 – global dev insights
Comprehensive.io Benchmarking – salary + role comparison
GitHub Octoverse 2024 – open-source trends
HackerRank Developer Skills Report 2025 – skills & hiring trends
🌍 Location Intelligence
Thinking about moving abroad or going remote? These tools help with cost-of-living and relocation decisions:
OECD Better Life Index – quality of life by country
Relocate.me – Visas – explore visa options
Relocate.me – Taxes – international tax info
Numbeo – cost of living comparisons
📉 Layoff Trackers & Databases
Stay informed about market turbulence and potential opportunities:
Layoffs.fyi – global tracker + talent lists
TrueUp Layoff Tracker – updated dashboard
Crunchbase Layoff Tracker – weekly layoff news
💼 Job Search
Curated boards and platforms to help you find your next role:
Hiring.cafe – curated tech jobs
TrueUp Jobs – aggregated listings
Levels.fyi Jobs – with salary transparency
Wellfound – startup jobs
Remote boards: WorkingNomads, WeWorkRemotely, Remotive, RemoteOK, etc.
International Tech Job Search Handbook – all-in-one guide to getting a tech job abroad
Hacker News: Who is hiring (October 2025) – great thread with fresh listing recommendations. Follow the new threads every month.
📰 News & Learning
Stay sharp and plugged into the conversation:
Hacker News – the classic
Substack Technology Leaderboard – discover rising tech writers & deep dives
That’s all for today! Stay tuned for this Thursday’s newsletter, with the new batch of relocation-friendly tech jobs.
Sweet! Thanks for these helpful resources.