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# [How to Hire a Founding Engineer: What to Test That's Different From a Normal Senior Hire](https://assessory.app/blog/how-to-hire-a-founding-engineer-what-to-test-that-s-different-from-a-normal-senior-hire?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A senior engineer joins a system. A founding engineer builds the system. Your interview should reflect that.

Mar 24 · 9 min read · assessory.app  
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