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Ask HN: Do you guys struggle with finding a right person for your FDE role?

Hacker News (Show/Ask HN) · 2026-07-06 · status reviewed · open original ↗
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Summary · qwen2.5:32b

HN users discuss difficulties in finding suitable candidates for the First Direct Engineer (FDE) role; the challenge lies in balancing technical skills with leadership qualities. This matters because effective FDEs are crucial for efficient incident response and team guidance during critical situations. A concrete detail is that respondents highlight communication skills as a significant factor in identifying the right candidate.
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