I do a fair bit of the interviewing for my office and if I hear the phrase 10x engineer coming out of an applicants mouth, its an insta-rejection(unless they ar

I do a fair bit of the interviewing for my office and if I hear the phrase 10x engineer coming out of an applicants mouth, its an insta-rejection(unless they are joking obviously). I know it sounds harsh, but I translate self-described 10x engineer as: egotistical prick who has never been check on their design principles. I'm looking to grow a team not feed the ego of an individual who literally think they 10x as good as everyone else. You can keep the two cents.