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Sharing best practices around engineering leadership across companies and domains.
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Facilitating meaningful connections among engineering leaders.
Empowering career growth
Helping engineering leaders navigate their growth as leaders.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST
ELC X South Bay meetup
Engineering leadership can feel like a lonely journey filled with painful challenges. But the truth is you’re not alone! We’re creating a place for local engineering leaders to come together, share challenges, gain outside perspectives, and become better
Learn MoreWednesday, Jan 15, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
[Executive Dinner] Monoliths vs Microservices – Key Considerations for Engineering Leaders
The choice between monoliths and microservices is a crucial decision for engineering leaders. Monoliths offer simplicity and cohesion, while microservices provide scalability and flexibility — but with added complexity. As teams scale, so do the architect
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7:00 PM - 7:45 PM GMT
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - IC to EM: Leadership Transition
This virtual 1:1 Match event is bringing together community members to discuss and exchange insights related to IC to EM: Leadership Transition! This is the perfect space to connect with other engineering leaders who are also interested in gaining new ins
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM GMT
Match & Learn - Scaling
This virtual 1:1 Match event is bringing together community members to discuss and exchange insights related to Scaling! This is the perfect space to connect with other engineering leaders who are also interested in gaining new insights and expanding thei
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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
[Executive Dinner] Identifying High-Growth Potential Engineers During Interviews
Join us in Seattle for an exclusive dinner event, co-hosted with Karat Inc., where we delve into the art of identifying high-growth potential engineers during the interview process. In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, it’s not just about hiring for c
Learn MoreWednesday, Feb 26, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
[Executive Dinner] Identifying High-Growth Potential Engineers During Interviews
Join us in San Francisco for an exclusive dinner event, co-hosted with Karat Inc., where we delve into the art of identifying high-growth potential engineers during the interview process. In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, it’s not just about hiring
Learn MoreWednesday, Jan 22, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PST
[Executive Dinner] Identifying High-Growth Potential Engineers During Interviews
Join us in Los Altos for an exclusive dinner event, where we delve into the art of identifying high-growth potential engineers during the interview process. In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, it’s not just about hiring for current performance but fo
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Celebration and Recognition
Boost employee engagement and retention through effective Celebration and Recognition practices by attending our next roundtable session. Recognizing team achievements is vital for maintaining a motivated workforce. This session will explore impactful rec
Learn MoreWednesday, Sep 17, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Technical Strategy and Roadmaps
Develop and execute robust Technical Strategies and Roadmaps by joining our next roundtable session. A well-defined technical strategy is key to driving innovation and achieving organizational goals. This session will cover strategic planning frameworks,
Learn MoreWednesday, Jun 25, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Budget and Financial Planning
Master the art of Budget and Financial Planning in our next roundtable session. Effective financial management is crucial for the success of engineering teams. This session will delve into budget allocation, cost management, and financial forecasting. Sha
Learn MoreWednesday, May 7, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Professional Development
Empower your team with cutting-edge professional development strategies by attending our next roundtable session. Professional development is vital for career growth and retention. This session will cover mentorship programs, skill development trends, and
Learn MoreWednesday, Mar 12, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Software Engineering Operations
Join us for a deep dive into Software Engineering Operations at our next roundtable session. Operational efficiency is key to successful software development, and this session will explore best practices in DevOps, SRE, CI/CD, and incident management. Lea
Learn MoreWednesday, Jan 15, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
Leadership Roundtable: Performance Management
Elevate your performance management practices by joining our exclusive roundtable session. Performance management is crucial for fostering a high-performing team and driving organizational success. This session will cover feedback frequency, effective met
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ELC Peer Groups
ELC Peer Groups
The peer group program is for all engineering leaders, regardless of role or tenure. It's an ongoing way to gain outside perspectives and discuss real challenges with trusted peers. It's a place where you can get support and support others.
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About Our Community & Member Benefits
ELC is a curated community of engineering leaders with over 8,000 members from over 3,000 companies. Our mission is to empower engineering leaders and help evolve the way leadership is implemented in the tech industry. Our community brings those leaders together to share insights, explore trends, attend events, and empower leadership and career growth.
Member Directory
Build out your own profile to showcase your interests and expertise. Then discover and connect with other leaders.
1:1 Conversation
Make new connections via a random video chat. Match with other engineering leaders and build new connections.
Roundtables
Explore common topics and challenges in small engaging roundtable discussions and masterminds.
Message and Chat
Once you connect with other memebers, message and chat to share ideas and stay in touch.
Events
Discover and attend events on topics relevant to your interests. From small roundtables to large conferences, it all takes place here.
Expert Network
Leverage the expertise of mentors, coaches, and advisors. Book time or join open office hours to get expert insights.
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Explore the expansive library of videos and podcasts. Search through and save resources interesting to you.
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Use “Channels” to join discussions on interesting topics with other community members. Share wins and resources with the community.
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Eng Manager II @ Spotify
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Eng Manager II @ Spotify
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Connecting Engineering Leaders Across The World
ELC provides a safe space for engineering leaders to connect and learn. We value authenticity, sharing, and thoughtfulness. Our mission is to connect the world's engineering leaders and help evolve how leadership is implemented in the tech industry.
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