[lazystar]

Delving a bit deeper... I've been wondering if the problem's related to the rise in H1B workers and contractors. These programmers have an extra incentive to avoid pushing back on c-suite/skip level decisions - staying out of in-office politics reduces the risk of deportation. I think companies with a higher % of engineers working with that incentive have a higher risk of losing market share in the long-term.

[doug_durham]

I’ll answer that with a simple “No”. My H1B colleges are every bit as rigorous and innovative as any engineer. It is in no one’s long term interest to generate shoddy code.

[lazystar]

I'm not stating the code is shoddy - I agree the quality's fine. I'm referring to the IC engineer's role in pushing back against unrealistic demands/design decisions that are passed down by the PM's and c-suite teams. Doing this can increase internal tension, but it makes the product and customer experience better in the long run. In my career, I've felt safe pushing back because I don't have to worry about moving if my pushback is poorly received.