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It's worth understanding that Pivotal are hiring for a work environment that is almost entirely pair-programming, with teams of 2 to 8 engineers that rotate pai
by Huggernaut 8y ago
It's worth understanding that Pivotal are hiring for a work environment that is almost entirely pair-programming, with teams of 2 to 8 engineers that rotate pairs almost every day. With that in mind, it's absolutely critical that Pivotal consider the social side of candidates while pairing.
That makes the process less suitable for other types of working environments.
- amd121 8y agoIt seems to me that "programming" there means glorified devops and the primary goal is a headcount of young compliant workers to show off to investors. Probably activity is valued higher than progress. They are certainly not looking for Knuth, who would likely fail the interview.
- Huggernaut 8y agoYes, I think Pivotal are not looking for Knuth. Most companies don't need Knuth to be successful. That said, individual brilliance is not at odds with the other skills Pivotal are looking for. The other statements don't ring true for me, but I understand it's just your viewpoint.
- ses1984 8y agoUnless your business goal is to advance computer science research, why would you want to hire Knuth and why would he want to work for you?
- microtherion 8y agoWhy should he fail the interview? He's exceptional at talking through complex algorithms, and I've never heard of him being particularly anti-social.