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Distributed Teams
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How Much US Time-Zone Overlap Do You Need for Dedicated Engineers?
Use 2, 4, or full-day US overlap based on blocker frequency, review speed, and live support needs when hiring dedicated engineers.
Dedicated EngineersDistributed TeamsEngineering HiringCode Review

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Onboarding Dedicated Engineers into a SaaS Codebase: GitHub, AWS, CI/CD, and a First Commit in Week 1
Onboard dedicated engineers into a SaaS codebase by finishing access before day one, locking GitHub rules, scoping AWS permissions, and assigning a small first ticket for week one.
Engineering HiringTeam ScalingCI/CDSaaS EngineeringDistributed Teams

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Hire Dedicated Engineers: How Long Until the First Commit?
Expect about two weeks to hire a dedicated engineer and 2 to 3 weeks from kickoff to the first production PR if interviews and access move quickly.
Engineering HiringDedicated EngineersTeam ScalingStartup HiringDistributed Teams