How Leaders Are Failing Engineers – and How To Fix It

Software engineering is undergoing rapid transformation with the rise of platform engineering and AI, yet one challenge remains consistent: the disconnect between software engineers and engineering leaders. This gap is more than just a perception; data confirms it. The 2025 State of Internal Developer Portals report, conducted by Global Surveyz on behalf of Port, found misalignment on productivity, standards and data trust. This disconnect stems across communication, priorities, expectations and technical decision-making.

Misalignment Between…