# Developer Experience at Risk: Red Flags for Engineering Leaders

DevFeed: [Developer Experience at Risk: Red Flags for Engineering Leaders](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/developer-experience-at-risk-red-flags-for-engineering-leaders-39895.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://mende.io/blog/developer-experience-at-risk-red-flags-for-engineering-leaders/>)

Author: tobi@techunicorn.builders (Tobias Mende)

Published: 2023-06-17T05:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Tobias Mende](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/tobias-mende.md>)

Topics: [devex](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devex.md>), [Developer experience](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/developer-experience.md>), [Risk](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/risk.md>), [Tech Lead](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tech-lead.md>)

Tags: [culture-developer-experience-developer-productivity-engineering-excellence](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/culture-developer-experience-developer-productivity-engineering-excellence.md>), [developer-experience](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-experience.md>), [devex](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devex.md>), [risk](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/risk.md>), [tech-lead](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tech-lead.md>), [tooling](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tooling.md>)

## AI overview

The article identifies warning signs that engineering leaders may be neglecting developer experience, focusing on engineers' behavior and coping strategies. It discusses job crafting and the risk that excessive work outside assigned roles can delay product evolution and create delivery pressure.

## Source excerpt

Developer Experience at Risk: Red Flags for Engineering Leaders Developer Experience is the most important driver behind productivity, engagement, and job satisfaction. Therefore, improving the perceived experience of their engineers should be the top priority for engineering leaders at all levels.