In this episode, our host chats with Richard Schäfer, Director of Developer Experience at Mews, about what it takes to create a seamless experience for engineers and how developer tooling can scale with a growing company. From his journey from engineer to DX leader to why small teams don’t always need dedicated DX, Richard shares candid insights on leadership, cross-team collaboration, and measuring the impact of work that often happens “behind the scenes.” They dive into Mews’ design system, how adoption affects the customer experience, and the ways DX balances listening to engineers with shaping scalable solutions. There’s also discussion on community building within engineering teams, the role of AI in speeding up development, and why experimentation and adaptability are key to a thriving tech organization. A reflection, hands-on guidance, and a touch of playful curiosity—showing that enhancing the developer experience can be just as creative and impactful as crafting the products themselves.
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