Is Software Engineering a Stressful Job?

Learn about the challenges of software engineering, effective ways to prevent burnout, and strategies to create a healthier work-life balance for developers.

December 28, 2023 | Updated on August 7, 2025 | 5 min

Sergei Skirev

CTO at JetBase

Table of Contents

Reasons Why Software Engineering Is Not a Stressful Job
Reasons Why Software Engineering Can Be Stressful
The Unspoken Reality: Engineer Burnout
Causes of Burnout and How to Deal With It
Managing Remote Teams and Burnout
Unconsidered Factors
Conclusion

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