Beyond the 10x Engineer: What PostHog Looks for in Product Engineers preview image

What PostHog Values

  1. Fast iteration: Ship MVPs quickly, gather user feedback, pivot when needed. Engineers own everything from infrastructure to design.
  2. Writing ability: Remote/async culture means most communication is written — issues, PRs, RFCs, handbook entries.
  3. Mission-driven motivation: "We want drivers, not passengers."
  4. User obsession: Conduct interviews, recruit testers, handle support — find 5 reference customers, not just usage metrics.
  5. Big-picture thinking: Analyze feedback, benchmarks, competitors, and infrastructure to make better long-term decisions.
  6. Easy to work with: Positive energy, self-directed, open to feedback, focused on team success over personal PR.

Results: 4x growth last year with only 3 new hires. "Talent compounds. Finding people with both top technical skills and these traits is harder, but worth it."

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