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How to Build a High-Performance Engineering Culture
Lessons from scaling engineering teams from 5 to 50, covering hiring, code review, on-call, and technical debt management.
How to Build a High-Performance Engineering Culture
Hiring Principles
The Bar Raiser System
Every interview loop includes one "bar raiser" — a senior engineer whose only job is to maintain hiring standards. They have veto power.
Hire for Slope, Not Intercept
A fast learner at level 3 will outperform a stagnant level 5 within 18 months. Optimize for growth trajectory.
Code Review Culture
The 24-Hour Rule
All PRs must receive a first review within 24 hours. No exceptions.