1. Decide what kind of engineer you actually need
Full-stack, backend, platform, data, ML — the titles overlap but the people don't. Get specific in the brief: what they'll ship in their first 90 days, which systems they'll own, who they'll work with.
2. Compress your process
Engineers walk from processes longer than 3 weeks. Aim for screen → technical → final, with feedback inside 48 hours at every step. Lose the 4th round.
3. Pay at market
Mid-level full-stack in 2026 sits at $120–150k + super in metro markets. Underpay and you'll lose offers at the last hurdle. Use our salary guide to benchmark.
4. Counter-offer-proof your process
Get verbal commitment before the formal offer. Make the offer in person or on video. Plan a re-engagement call 48 hours after the offer is accepted — that's when counter-offers usually happen.
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