Engineering hires shape the products and platforms your company delivers. Scorecards ensure you evaluate consistently across coding, design, and collaboration.
Engineering teams build the foundations of your product. Without structure, interviews risk rewarding confidence over competence. A clear rubric makes it easier to assess coding skills, system thinking, and teamwork—ensuring you hire developers who can contribute effectively in production environments.
These weights are a starting point. Calibrate based on role seniority and specialization (e.g. frontend vs. backend).
| Dimension | What to look for | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Fundamentals | Core language skills, algorithms, data structures | 30% |
| System Design | Architecture, scalability, tradeoffs, APIs | 25% |
| Problem Solving | Debugging, structured thinking, creativity | 20% |
| Collaboration | Teamwork, communication, code reviews | 15% |
| Quality & Testing | Unit tests, automation, attention to detail | 10% |
For junior roles, increase Technical Fundamentals (≈40%). For senior/lead roles, increase System Design and Collaboration.
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