Startups need generalists who can wear multiple hats.
What to expect:
- Broader scope (infra + development)
- Less formal interview process
- Culture fit heavily weighted
- Practical problems over theory
Preparation tips:
- Show breadth across the stack
- Demonstrate you can learn quickly
- Prepare for "how would you build our infrastructure?"
Questions to ask:
- "What's your biggest infrastructure challenge?"
- "How big is the team?"
- "What's the split between reactive and proactive work?"
Tradeoffs: More ownership and impact, but less specialization and mentorship.