Mercado Libre 18k engineers, 30k deploys a day, & their own fleet of planes | Sebastian Barrios
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In this episode of Lenny’s Podcast, Sebastian Barrios, the former head of product and engineering at Mercado Libre, shares insights on managing a tech giant valued over $100 billion. He discusses how Mercado Libre operates with 18,000 engineers and handles around 30,000 code deployments daily, maintaining quality and alignment through innovative strategies. Key topics include product management, team empowerment, radical candor culture, and understanding hype cycles in technology. Sebastian also recounts his early career experience, including a surprising call from Steve Jobs.