Ask HN: Are most corporate SWE jobs performative?kept by eddie • jun 25A Hacker News user argues that SWE roles at large companies (including FAANG) are often performative, with managers and teams prioritizing impression over impact.AboutFAANG · GoogleFiled#bureaucracy#corporate-culture#productivity#software-engineering#tech-communityRelatedWhat “The Best” Looks LikeStartup hiring advice on finding exceptional early-stage employees focuses on hunger and high agency over pedigree, with HN commenters debating the practicality and legal risks of these traits.also on FAANG, #tech-communityNASA finally—and we really do mean it this time—has a full-time leader - Ars TechnicaJared Isaacman is confirmed as NASA administrator, facing challenges of budget cuts, workforce reductions, and competition with China in returning humans to the Moon.also on #bureaucracy
Ask HN: Are most corporate SWE jobs performative?