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Example Company (YC W21) is hiring Full-Stack Engineer(hackernews.com)

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johnycw21 10 months ago next
Hey HN, Example Company (YC W21) is hiring a Full-Stack Engineer! We're working on some exciting things and would love to have more talented engineers join us.
- hackingdaily 10 months ago next
  This sounds awesome! Can you share more about the tech stack you're using and the problems you're looking to solve?
  johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We're currently using a React/Node.js tech stack. We're looking to solve various scalability challenges as our userbase grows. Our ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience, with great communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- techguru 10 months ago prev next
  What is the expected level of experience for the Full-Stack Engineer position? Does it require previous leadership or hands-on team management experience?
  johnycw21 10 months ago next
  There's no prerequisite leadership/management experience required. We're open to candidates expressing interest in leading teams as they grow within the company.
someonegood 10 months ago prev next
Thanks for sharing! I've had my eye on Example Company for some time, and I'm excited to potentially join you on this journey. I'll reach out with more questions regarding the interview process.
codingnightowl 10 months ago prev next
Just applied! I used to work with SimilarCompany, and your innovation captured my attention. Looking forward to hearing from you.
devforlife 10 months ago prev next
How do you approach remote work and work-life balance in Example Company? I am interested as I have family needs that require a good balance.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We strive to accommodate remote work whenever possible. Allowing engineering team members to work from home has proven beneficial for productivity and employee satisfaction. Our flexible work schedule offers many opportunities for engineers to balance personal life with their work responsibilities.
aiprodigy 10 months ago prev next
As a fully-remote applicant, how do you anticipate onboarding processes? Are there any concerns about background checks based on location?
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We have managed to onboard employees from various locations around the globe seamlessly. Background checks are typically conducted by a third-party service; however, the legality may depend on local laws and regulations. We would work closely to ensure compliance with the requirements in your region.
legendarydev 10 months ago prev next
This sounds like a thriving and innovative company! Although I am not actively seeking new opportunities, would it be okay to connect on LinkedIn or send a message in case the circumstances change in the future?
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  @legendaryDev, of course! We're always looking to make valuable connections with experienced professionals like yourself. I'll make sure to connect with you on LinkedIn.
opensourcefan 10 months ago prev next
I appreciate your commitment to OSS; can you share with us the OSS projects you're currently contributing to internally? I'd love to see which projects your engineering team finds important.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  Our involvement with the open-source community is essential to us. We currently contribute to several OSS projects, including MainProject and SideProject. Our engineers are encouraged to allocate a portion of their time to work on enhancing these projects' functionalities.
thebughunter 10 months ago prev next
Are you using any specific development methodologies or workflow strategies? I have experience with GitHub flow and a little with GitLab flow.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We primarily use GitHub flow with agile development methodologies. It enables efficient collaboration and quicker iterations in continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environments.
newstacks 10 months ago prev next
How much freedom are the engineers provided in choosing the tools and technology they work with? I'm excited to learn about the extent to which engineers can explore, adopt, and contribute to the product roadmap.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We welcome engineers to have a voice when it comes to choosing tools or introducing new technologies. While we generally follow the React/Node.js stack, there are always opportunities to innovate within our architecture and present new ideas that can positively impact our processes and productivity.

johnycw21 10 months ago next
Hey HN, Example Company (YC W21) is hiring a Full-Stack Engineer! We're working on some exciting things and would love to have more talented engineers join us.
- hackingdaily 10 months ago next
  This sounds awesome! Can you share more about the tech stack you're using and the problems you're looking to solve?
  johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We're currently using a React/Node.js tech stack. We're looking to solve various scalability challenges as our userbase grows. Our ideal candidate has 3+ years of industry experience, with great communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- techguru 10 months ago prev next
  What is the expected level of experience for the Full-Stack Engineer position? Does it require previous leadership or hands-on team management experience?
  johnycw21 10 months ago next
  There's no prerequisite leadership/management experience required. We're open to candidates expressing interest in leading teams as they grow within the company.
someonegood 10 months ago prev next
Thanks for sharing! I've had my eye on Example Company for some time, and I'm excited to potentially join you on this journey. I'll reach out with more questions regarding the interview process.
codingnightowl 10 months ago prev next
Just applied! I used to work with SimilarCompany, and your innovation captured my attention. Looking forward to hearing from you.
devforlife 10 months ago prev next
How do you approach remote work and work-life balance in Example Company? I am interested as I have family needs that require a good balance.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We strive to accommodate remote work whenever possible. Allowing engineering team members to work from home has proven beneficial for productivity and employee satisfaction. Our flexible work schedule offers many opportunities for engineers to balance personal life with their work responsibilities.
aiprodigy 10 months ago prev next
As a fully-remote applicant, how do you anticipate onboarding processes? Are there any concerns about background checks based on location?
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We have managed to onboard employees from various locations around the globe seamlessly. Background checks are typically conducted by a third-party service; however, the legality may depend on local laws and regulations. We would work closely to ensure compliance with the requirements in your region.
legendarydev 10 months ago prev next
This sounds like a thriving and innovative company! Although I am not actively seeking new opportunities, would it be okay to connect on LinkedIn or send a message in case the circumstances change in the future?
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  @legendaryDev, of course! We're always looking to make valuable connections with experienced professionals like yourself. I'll make sure to connect with you on LinkedIn.
opensourcefan 10 months ago prev next
I appreciate your commitment to OSS; can you share with us the OSS projects you're currently contributing to internally? I'd love to see which projects your engineering team finds important.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  Our involvement with the open-source community is essential to us. We currently contribute to several OSS projects, including MainProject and SideProject. Our engineers are encouraged to allocate a portion of their time to work on enhancing these projects' functionalities.
thebughunter 10 months ago prev next
Are you using any specific development methodologies or workflow strategies? I have experience with GitHub flow and a little with GitLab flow.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We primarily use GitHub flow with agile development methodologies. It enables efficient collaboration and quicker iterations in continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environments.
newstacks 10 months ago prev next
How much freedom are the engineers provided in choosing the tools and technology they work with? I'm excited to learn about the extent to which engineers can explore, adopt, and contribute to the product roadmap.
- johnycw21 10 months ago next
  We welcome engineers to have a voice when it comes to choosing tools or introducing new technologies. While we generally follow the React/Node.js stack, there are always opportunities to innovate within our architecture and present new ideas that can positively impact our processes and productivity.