Incorrect imho; Smart engineers reduce complexity. Smart engineers reduce their own work, unless they're looking to make an impression. Smart engineers relat

Incorrect imho; Smart engineers reduce complexity. Smart engineers reduce their own work, unless they're looking to make an impression. Smart engineers relate to the team and their code style, and understand the value for maintainability. What you have are arrogant engineers, who don't yet know enough, but are attempting make you think they're smart (and may have some chops). The true genius is the underdog who gets stuff done, massively progressing projects, without you noticing or them making waves or more work for the team. They don't tend to get noticed and will move on if not tended. You'll notice their loss when they leave by brain drain and project velocity drop. They will have documented project's stuff for others, but others won't have the same enthusiasm to bother to learn it.