Why Companies Should Stop Trying to Hire Only 'The Best Engineers'
By
rachofsunshine
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article argues against the common corporate mantra of "only hiring the best engineers," pointing out that truly exceptional engineers are extremely expensive, have strong opinions about technical debt and timelines, and typically work remotely for top companies. The author suggests this hiring approach is unrealistic and counterproductive for most organizations.
Key quotes
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No. No, you do not. The best engineers make more than your entire payroll
They have opinions on tech debt and timelines. They have remote jobs, if they want them
They don't go 'oh, well, this is your third company, so I guess I'll defer to you on all product decisions'
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