Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> We won't re-teach linear algebra to a developer applicant but we will pay a tech writer to go to school nights/weekends to get a degree in engineering (me, I did that).

Why? Linear Algebra is certainly something that can be learned faster than a degree in engineering. I expect the average software developer (someone that can understand algorithms) can achieve competency in less than a semester's worth of time. If someone is a good developer, learning specific skills sets for the domain is pretty normal.



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: