Making decisions - When does your Startup Needs Engineering Managers?

Understand how startups evolve, why managers are needed, and how to figure out if you need to hire an engineering manager.

Most tech leaders who have been in an early-stage startup have encountered this question: “Do I need an engineering manager?”

It’s a tough decision. Most early-stage startups aren’t flush with cash. Every dollar they spend on an “expensive” manager is one less dollar they can spend on a direct contributor to the codebase.

Furthermore, hiring the wrong man…