| It's good to gauge if they are hiring you due to demand increase (because new funding, new project etc.) or as replacement (might be nice opportunity, might be shity). First option might be shit as well if they are failing and trying outsourcing, got money but no clue etc. I always ask about current challenges, plans for this quarter/year etc. Some startups/companies are in such chaos mode that can't answer 1month+ I also always ask who I will be working with, so mostly size/structure of the team but often people share more. If you want to gauge maturity ask about infra/testing flow. IMO it's easy to spot(not find) good people as they are simply honest, sharp , polite and easy and it's hard to fake it. Although I fallen into trap once and not asked why they are hiring. I had good vibes from team and tech but product was shit. Also good to know how they are making money. Re-selling your time? Making product? Profitable? What delivered already? Scam? Goverment money? Monopoly? Don't ask about it but try to gauge if not obvious |