What Kind of Engineers to Hire Before Product-Market Fit
Before PMF, you are not building architecture. You are proving a hypothesis. Your engineers must be survival specialists.
BeGlobal Team·December 25, 2025·4 min read
The engineer you need before PMF is a unique species. Learn the Full-Stack Founder mindset and how to interview for survival skills.
The Pre-PMF Profile
High tolerance for ambiguity, extreme ownership, and product obsession. They understand that 80% of their code will be thrown away.
The Interview Approach
Skip LeetCode. Test for real-world judgment with open-ended problems and product sense questions.
Common questions