This dude as a Senior Dev about half a decade back: https://github.com/caueguerra https://github.com/caueguerra I wish I could replicate that hire on demand,

This dude as a Senior Dev about half a decade back: https://github.com/caueguerra https://github.com/caueguerra I wish I could replicate that hire on demand, but I did the same thing I always do.[0] Now, he's not the only hire that has truly impressed me, but the company he joined soon came under a hard time. It wasn't under the best leadership[1] and he took the lead in a challenging project freeing me to handle other fires, his communication was so clear and timely I never worried. He managed code review and professional development without nagging, and he was adept at identifying strengths and weaknesses in the team. He was capable of understanding the shortcoming of the executive team, without bringing down the rest of engineering. Oh, and of course the architectural decisions he made and the code he produced was just rock solid. [0] Ask for code samples, go through them with a fine tooth comb, filter early and aggressively. In the interview focus on technology decisions with questions agreed to beforehand that are tailored to the task and experience. Really try to make the experience relaxing. If in doubt, schedule a second in-person interview with some positive feedback from the first. [1] I count myself in this as well. I was 27 and too young to be a C-level. I couldn't handle the stress of anxious dev team and an erratic and emotional CEO.