#335.src - Figma: From tech debt to AI, all through collaboration. The real life of a VP of Engineering avec Marcel Weekes

"L'importance ne réside plus uniquement dans l'écriture de code, mais dans la capacité à exprimer des concepts systèmes et à conceptualiser les solutions." Episode in English // Premier épisode en anglais d'If This Then Dev The D.E.V. of the week is Marcel Weekes, VP of Engineering at Figma. Marcel shares what it means to lead a global engineering team while keeping collaboration, creativity, and quality at the core. We discuss how Figma bridges designers, developers, and AI &mdash and how this unique culture shapes the way software gets built. From managing tech debt at scale to integrating AI-driven code generation, Marcel reflects on how roles are evolving, why feedback is an art form, and what agility really means when your product is collaboration itself. A sincere and grounded conversation on leadership, complexity, and the human side of engineering. Chapters00:00:53 : Introduction: the Figma mindset 00:03:17 : Inside Figma's 700-engineer team 00:08:33 : Productivity, collaboration, and trust 00:11:42 : The VP Engineering's role in keeping teams connected 00:16:16 : The art of feedback 00:22:02 : Managing tech debt at scale 00:27:30 : Code generation tools and developer satisfaction 00:34:05 : How AI is changing software development 00:41:25 : The evolving role of developers with AI 00:45:54 : Final thoughts and cultural recommendations Marcel's recommandationAtlanta (serie TV) 🎙️ Soutenez le podcast If This Then Dev ! 🎙️ Chaque contribution aide à maintenir et améliorer nos épisodes. Cliquez ici pour nous soutenir sur Tipeee 🙏 Archives | Site | Boutique | TikTok | Discord | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Twitch | Job Board | Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.