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Alexander Karp

07/14/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

Identifying the difference between strong engineers requires specialized skills, similar to how few can hear a 'blue note' in music.

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Alex Karp On The Future Of AI And Building A Multi Billion-Dollar Company

@ Joe Lonsdale

Alex Karp On The Future Of AI And Building A Multi Billion-Dollar Company

07/14/23

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Companies often look for different qualities in engineers, which can lead to confusion. It's crucial to clarify the specific skills and traits desired for the role being filled.

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Alexander Karp

07/14/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The very best engineers have different brain structures and problem-solving approaches, which is often underestimated by institutions.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Candidates who answer questions easily tend to be better engineers, but there are also false negatives where great engineers may struggle with questions.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, it's important to identify the conscious decisions about the type of engineer you want, as different companies have varying needs based on their culture and goals.

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Ammon Bartram

05/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Most companies think they are trying to hire good engineers, but their definitions of a good engineer vary significantly, leading to noise in the hiring process.

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Michael Truell

05/01/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Being an engineer will increasingly feel like being a logic designer, emphasizing the specification of intent over traditional coding skills.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

No engineer passes all their interviews, highlighting the inconsistency and noise in the interview process.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

To be exceptional in software engineering, you need to engage in deliberate practice and understand the systems deeply, rather than just relying on tools.

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Y Combinator Cast

03/06/25

@ Y Combinator

Classical training in coding helps engineers identify good versus bad code, which is essential for effective vibe coding.