Exclusive Catch-Up from STAREAST 2025!
In this insightful session, George Andraws shares his expert hiring strategies drawn from his experience at Amazon and Apple. Learn how to navigate the challenges of hiring top-quality engineers and achieve high ROI at every stage of your recruiting funnel.
George discusses how to assess the right candidate categories, ensuring you’ve selected the person who will succeed from day one.
Watch now for actionable tips on building a top-tier engineering team! 
George Andraws highlights that hiring top quality engineers isn’t just about their technical skills—it’s about mindset and problem-solving ability. He advises looking for candidates who show curiosity and can adapt quickly because QA challenges evolve fast. It’s refreshing to hear someone focus on attitude alongside skills when building strong teams.
One thing George stresses is the importance of cultural fit when hiring quality engineers. He believes a great QA engineer should not only write good tests but also communicate well with developers and stakeholders. Hiring someone who can bridge gaps and collaborate effectively makes a huge difference in product quality and team harmony.
George Andraws also talks about practical ways to spot top talent, like giving real-world testing scenarios during interviews rather than just theory questions. This helps reveal how candidates think on their feet and approach problems. It reminds me that hiring for quality engineering is as much about mindset and creativity as technical knowledge.
