When using hiring marketplaces, be proactive in reaching out to candidates, as demand for good engineering talent exceeds supply.

Proactive recruitment means reaching out to potential candidates, similar to how you wouldn't just wait for customers to find your product; you need to actively engage your network. I believe in proactively reaching out to potential candidates on platforms like LinkedIn, meetups, and GitHub to find strong fits for your company.

Companies typically make offers to only 2-8% of all engineers who apply, with significant variation in where candidates drop off in the hiring process.

The future of hiring will involve building engineering teams globally, not limited to specific geographic areas.

Personal networks are the best place to hire engineers, especially for early-stage startups, as you can assess both skills and compatibility more effectively.

Make a list of every good engineer you know, regardless of their current availability, and reach out to them to discuss potential opportunities.

You need to build a top engineering culture to attract the best talent, which is crucial for success.

We treat our global hiring strategy like 'Moneyball', hiring talent from anywhere in the world instead of just major tech hubs like San Francisco and New York.

Segment primarily grows through engineers who bring the product into their companies, often solving complex data pipeline issues.