As a non-technical founder, hiring the right engineers can make or break your business. Finding the right talent for your team can be challenging, especially if you lack technical expertise. In this post, we’ll discuss some tips for hiring engineers and what to look for when building your development team.

1. Technical Skills The first and most important aspect to consider when hiring engineers is their technical skills. You want to ensure that your engineers have the necessary technical knowledge to build and maintain your product. Ask them to share their portfolio, their Github profile or their LinkedIn profile to review their previous work. Also, have them explain their technical experience in detail and ask specific technical questions to ensure they have a deep understanding of your technology stack.

2. Third-Party Code Review Once you’ve identified potential candidates, consider having a third-party review their code. This can be an independent consultant, a senior engineer, or a reputable software development firm. This will help ensure the quality of their code, and identify potential issues that may have been missed during the interview process.

3. Client References Ask for client references from their previous jobs. Contacting references is a great way to understand how they work with clients, how they manage their projects and how they solve complex issues.

Hiring the right engineers for your team can be challenging, but following these tips can help you identify the best talent and build a successful development team. Don't hesitate to contact us at Code Cleanse if you need additional help with your hiring process.