Building a Career One Question at a Time: Meet Sakshi Jethani

Sakshi Jethani, Software Engineer at GoDaddy

“I didn't grow up with a perfectly mapped-out plan to become a Software Engineer. Coming from Jaipur, India and pursuing my Bachelor of Technology there, my journey into technology was driven more by curiosity than certainty. What drew me to Software Development was the idea that you could start with a problem, break it down, and build something that could actually make someone's life a little easier. Like many students starting out, there were moments when I questioned whether I knew enough or was ready for the opportunities I wanted. Over time, I learned that a career in technology isn't about knowing everything from day one. It's about being willing to learn, staying curious, asking questions, and getting comfortable with not always having the answer immediately. That mindset shaped my journey and eventually led me to GoDaddy, where I've had the opportunity to keep learning while working on real-world problems and growing alongside talented people.”

Sakshi Jethani, Software Engineer at GoDaddy

“One thing I wish more engineers understood is that long-term collaboration is less about always agreeing and more about building trust. When you work with the same people over time, there will naturally be different opinions on how a problem should be solved, and that's often a good thing. I've learned that being a strong engineer isn't just about writing good code or finding the technically best solution. It's also about listening to different perspectives, communicating the reasoning behind your decisions, being open to changing your mind, and making it easier for the people around you to contribute. Code will change, technologies will evolve, and projects will eventually move on, but the way you work with people stays with them. Being someone others can ask questions, disagree with, learn from, and rely on is just as important as being technically strong. That's what turns a group of good engineers into a team that can build great things together over the long term.”

Sakshi Jethani, Software Engineer at GoDaddy

“I don't think experimentation always needs a separate block of time on the calendar. Some of the best experiments begin with a simple question: "What if we tried this differently?" When you're working with deadlines and competing priorities, there will rarely be a perfect time to explore every interesting idea. So, I've learned to make experimentation part of the way I work rather than something I wait to have time for. It could be testing a small idea before committing to it, trying a different approach on a problem, or spending a little time understanding why something has always been done a certain way. Of course, not every experiment works-and that's part of it. The value isn't always in finding a better solution; sometimes it's in learning quickly that an idea isn't the right one. If you can learn something without putting the larger goal at risk, I think that's time well spent. For me, the balance is simple: respect the deadline, but don't let the deadline take away your curiosity.”

Sakshi Jethani, Software Engineer at GoDaddy

“I'd recommend Atomic Habits by James Clear for building sustainable habits and developing a mindset of continuous improvement. I've also found mentors-both formal and informal-incredibly valuable. Learning from people who offer honest feedback, share their experiences, and challenge your perspective can accelerate personal growth. Ultimately, staying curious, reflecting regularly, and being open to feedback are some of the best development tools available.”

Sakshi Jethani, Software Engineer at GoDaddy

“Don't measure your contribution by how busy you are; measure it by the difference you make.”

Sakshi Jethani, Software Engineer at GoDaddy

“You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to begin.”