Company Research
Comprehensive guide to researching potential employers in platform engineering.
Research Framework
Company Overview
- Mission and values
- Product/service offerings
- Market position
- Growth trajectory
Technical Stack
- Infrastructure technologies
- Development practices
- Open source contributions
- Engineering blog insights
Engineering Culture
Team Structure
- Platform team size
- Reporting structure
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Remote work policies
Development Practices
- CI/CD maturity
- Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring and observability
- Incident management
Financial Health
Public Companies
- Quarterly earnings
- Stock performance
- Growth metrics
- Investment areas
Private Companies
- Funding rounds
- Investor backing
- Revenue estimates
- Market expansion
Employee Insights
Review Platforms
- Glassdoor reviews
- Blind discussions
- LinkedIn employee posts
- Team member blogs
Red Flags
- High turnover
- Negative patterns
- Cultural issues
- Technical debt
Interview Preparation
Questions to Ask
- Technical challenges
- Team dynamics
- Growth opportunities
- Work-life balance
Demonstrating Knowledge
- Reference recent projects
- Discuss technical choices
- Show cultural alignment