SMRTR ProgrammingMar 1, 2026Daily.dev

A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer working in Big Tech

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A software engineer at Amazon Madrid shares his detailed daily routine, balancing a full-time Big Tech role with newsletter writing. He wakes at 6:30 AM for focused personal project work, commutes 45 minutes to the office, manages meetings and deep work blocks, and maintains strict work-life boundaries. The piece offers realistic insights into European Big Tech culture.

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