Engineering Hiring
Interviewing engineers, leveling, growing juniors, and hiring for an AI-shaped software industry.
Episodes
S2E27
This Has Always Been A Problem: Slot Machine Devs and Growing Junior Engineers in the Age of AI
Brad & Scott
Brad & Scott discuss how managing armies of coding agents can be physically draining, likening it to context switching in flat organizations. Scott references Yuval Harari's "Sapiens," connecting the cognitive and agricultural revolutions to modern pressures.
Engineering Hiring
S1E20
Beyond the Resume: How to Hire and Get Hired in Tech with Dave Hardwick
with Dave Hardwick
Brad & Scott welcome Dave Hardwick, a seasoned technical recruiter. Together, they explore the intricacies of recruiting engineering talent, the gaps between what CTOs think they want and what they actually hire, and the importance of clear job descriptions and scorecards in the hiring process.
Engineering Hiring
S1E10
Tackling Tech Culture and Interviewing: Insights from Ted Neward
with Ted Neward
Brad & Scott welcome special guest Ted Neward, a senior distinguished engineer at Capital One, joins the hosts to discuss the challenges and intricacies of engineering leadership and technology culture. Ted shares his diverse experiences, from his previous roles at Rocket Mortgage and Smartsheet to his current position.
Engineering Hiring
Articles
How can companies improve their technical interview processes to better assess candidates' skills?
How does AI impact the development of junior engineers into senior engineers?
Is the 'slot machine' approach to coding a new problem introduced by AI?
What are the key elements to include in a resume for a software engineering role?
What role does tech culture play in transforming a company from a traditional business to a tech-focused organization?