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I was the third engineer hired by my company, not counting our technical co-founder. I like that position, and it seems to play to my strengths.
Who is the third engineer? Looking at the startup hiring process, I've noticed a pattern. The first engineer is usually a trusted senior that the founders know. The second engineer is the same, or a referral from the first engineer.
After that, we're running out of known quantities. That third engineer may be the first conventional outside hire. Being that person presents unique challenges.
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