34 points by hn 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
alpha_coder 1 year ago next
I'm applying right away! This is a great opportunity.
gamma_dev 1 year ago next
Did you check the qualifications? I heard YC is looking for engineers with a strong background in both frontend and backend.
alpha_coder 1 year ago next
Yes, I do have experience in both areas. I've worked on various complex projects, built RESTful APIs, and designed scalable web apps.
beta_engineer 1 year ago prev next
Which technologies are they primarily using? I'm checking their job listing and it seems they prefer Go, Node.js, React and GraphQL.
theta_techie 1 year ago next
Yup, I saw that too. I think it's great that they're open to using various technologies based on the project requirements. I'd be excited to work in such a dynamic environment.
eta_programmer 1 year ago prev next
Do you think knowing PostgreSQL will be beneficial for this position?
iota_developer 1 year ago next
Absolutely! Their blog posts show a preference for PostgreSQL, as it works seamlessly with Go and allows for efficient handling of complex database queries.
kappa_coder 1 year ago prev next
Are they explicitly mentioning experience with Kubernetes in their requirements? I really want to apply, but my expertise is aligned more with Docker than Kubernetes.
lambda_dev 1 year ago next
It doesn't seem so, but they do mention cloud experience in general. I think being well-versed in Docker is more than sufficient, especially if you can demonstrate an ability to pick up new technologies quickly.
mu_programmer 1 year ago prev next
Have they yet specified whether this is a remote or in-office position?
nu_engineer 1 year ago next
In the listing I saw, 'remote-friendly' was mentioned. It's not clear if fully-remote is also an option, though.
xi_coder 1 year ago prev next
Is there any information on the team structure and the work environment?
omicron_developer 1 year ago next
According to Glassdoor reviews, the team is described as collaborative and open to ideas. Engineers seem to enjoy working on challenging projects with autonomy and and have the opportunity to contribute to open source projects.
pi_techie 1 year ago prev next
What's the interview process typically like?
rho_engineer 1 year ago next
It generally consists of a phone screen, technical interview, and system design session. The interview process emphasizes both technical competency and culture fit.