Top engineering voices to follow in 2025
Blog post from Incident.io
In 2025, a curated list of top engineering voices highlights influential figures in the tech industry who share their insights and experiences to enhance the community. These engineers, including Camille Fournier, Cassidy Williams, and Charity Majors, contribute through blogs, podcasts, and public talks, covering topics such as technical leadership, balancing productivity with mental health, platform engineering, and system reliability. The list features diverse perspectives from industry leaders like Dr. Claire Knight, Jaana Dogan, and Julia Evans, who offer practical advice and demystify complex technical concepts. This collection of voices emphasizes the importance of thoughtful, inclusive leadership and sustainable work cultures while making deep technical knowledge accessible and engaging. The individuals are celebrated for their ability to inspire, educate, and foster a more connected and thoughtful engineering community.
| Trend | Post Mentions | Total Month Mentions | Posts | Companies | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observability | 4 | 2,058 | 407 | 126 | +10% |
| Developer Experience | 3 | 428 | 192 | 104 | -53% |
| Platform Engineering | 2 | 288 | 65 | 43 | -69% |
| AI Coding Assistant | 1 | 951 | 146 | 74 | +21% |
| LLM | 1 | 4,152 | 612 | 181 | +19% |
| Real-time | 1 | 4,668 | 1,055 | 221 | +15% |
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