tech
February 11, 2026
Empathy engineer: is this the £110k job of your dreams?
British applicants are missing out on lucrative contracts in the tech sector because they haven’t got a clue what the job actually is
TL;DR
- British job applicants are missing lucrative tech contracts due to unfamiliarity with new job roles.
- Roles like 'empathy engineer' and 'belonging manager' have confusing titles and descriptions.
- An 'empathy engineer' focuses on blending human perspectives with tech solutions, considering social and emotional factors.
- A 'belonging manager' aims to embed an inclusive culture, ensuring employees feel valued and heard.
- Some of these roles, like 'empathy engineer', have appeared in job listings, though sometimes expired.
- The emergence of these roles reflects the job market's adaptation to rapid growth and changing needs.
- There's a suggestion that some employers may be using confusing names for ordinary jobs.
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