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Questions to Define Principal Engineer Roles
To identify the roles and responsibilities for Principal Engineers to support Alice and Aurora, here is a list of questions grouped by functional areas. Please review and provide answers so I can better define the positions:
General Questions
- What are the most critical challenges currently faced by Alice and Aurora in their roles?
Getting the MVP of the balloon inflator finished.
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Are there specific ongoing or planned projects that would benefit from specialized engineering support?
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What technologies, tools, or systems do you anticipate these engineers needing to master?
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Should the Principal Engineers report directly to Alice and Aurora, or is a different reporting structure preferred?
Software Engineering (Alice's Support)
- What areas of software development need dedicated focus? Examples:
- Backend systems
- Frontend/UI development
- Infrastructure as Code/DevOps
- Security engineering
- Would you like Principal Engineers to specialize in certain programming languages or frameworks? If so, which ones?
- Should these engineers be responsible for mentoring junior team members in specific domains?
- How involved should they be in system architecture and design decisions?
Hardware Engineering (Aurora's Support)
- What specific aspects of hardware development need specialized engineers? Examples:
- PCB design
- Firmware development
- Signal processing
- Hardware testing and certification
- Should these engineers focus on creating prototypes, or more on refining existing designs?
- Are there industry standards or certifications they need expertise in?
- What tools or platforms should they be proficient in (e.g., CAD software, simulators)?
Collaboration and Integration
- Should Principal Engineers in hardware and software collaborate directly on projects? If so, in what capacity?
- Are there specific processes or communication methods you would like them to follow?
- What level of interaction should they have with Amber to align their work with strategic goals?
Expected Outcomes
- What specific deliverables or outcomes do you expect from Principal Engineers within the first 6-12 months?
- How will their success be measured (e.g., KPIs, project milestones, feedback from Alice/Aurora)?
Please provide as much detail as possible. Once I have these answers, I can propose the specific roles, responsibilities, and potential names for the Principal Engineers needed.