How to Hire Entrepreneurial Engineers and Why You Need Them

Hiring entrepreneurial engineers is essential for aligning technical solutions with customer and business needs. Mark Kinsella, VP of Engineering at Opendoor, emphasizes that these engineers surpass traditional 10X engineers by focusing on business outcomes. He shares strategies for identifying and nurturing engineers who adopt a business-centric approach. A key aspect involves creating an environment that encourages engineers to prioritize business goals alongside technical prowess. Key Information: - Entrepreneurial engineers are valued for their business-focused approach to software development. - Effective solutions must support customer needs and business objectives. - Strategies for hiring include assessing engineers' business mindset. - Creating a supportive environment helps engineers thrive and contribute to business success. - Mark Kinsella's insights come from his experience in building and scaling teams at Opendoor. - The interview is featured in the Level-up Engineering podcast, episode 44, conducted by Karolina Toth.