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Research on Developer Productivity teams at leading tech companies
A summary of our latest research on developer productivity teams, including when they're typically established, what they focus on, and how they measure the impact of their work.
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Executive summary
Drawn from research by DX, this report addresses key questions for Platform and Developer Productivity leaders by examining engineering powerhouses like Stripe, Google, and Uber—all of which have unlocked massive efficiency gains through dedicated Developer Productivity (DevProd) teams. This report investigates when and why these companies made their investments—whether with 50 engineers or several thousand—and what prompted their decisions and the areas of work they generally manage.
The productivity investment that pays for itself
Developers report losing 22% of their time to inefficiencies—equivalent to $1.55 billion in lost productivity based on an average fully loaded cost of $250,000 per engineer. Companies with fewer than 1,000 engineers dedicate 19% of their engineering workforce to productivity initiatives. This report unpacks how leading teams structure these investments for maximum impact.
What successful teams tackle first
One-third of DevProd teams start with CI/CD improvements—an immediate win that drives visibility and leadership buy-in. This report reveals how top engineering organizations, including Microsoft, LinkedIn, and Spotify, measure success through system metrics and developer experience surveys.
Dive into the complete research to uncover early signs that it’s time to invest, how team structures evolve as companies scale, and the proven frameworks industry leaders use to turn productivity gains into a competitive advantage.
About the author
DX Analytics Team
DX’s Analytics team is focused on providing data-driven analyses that will inform senior engineering leaders and platform teams across various aspects of developer productivity and best-in-class engineering performance.