Interviewing & Hiring Engineers
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Hiring great engineers is one of the most important—and difficult—parts of an engineering manager’s job. In this episode, we break down the full hiring journey: from writing effective job descriptions and structuring interviews to evaluating candidates and making the final call. We’ll also touch on building inclusive processes, avoiding common hiring pitfalls, and how to spot not just skill, but potential. Whether you're scaling a team or making your first hire, this episode is your playbook for hiring with intention.
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Show Notes.
02:04 Recruiting
08:13 Interview process
16:48 Team dynamics and collaboration
32:14 Cultural and values alignment
