Engineers New to Honeycomb, What Did You First Notice About How We Do Things Here?

Elliott and Reid, two engineers at Honeycomb, share their experiences after completing 90 days at the company, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and transparent culture that emphasizes prompt feedback and documentation. Elliott, a Product Engineer, contrasts the rapid deployment process at Honeycomb with his previous experience at a large company, where deploying new features could take weeks due to complex bureaucratic processes. Reid, who works on the SRE team, appreciates the emphasis on the social aspects of engineering and the company's proactive approach to incident management, which is a departure from his past experiences at startups where pressure was high and reactive responses were the norm. Both engineers note the enthusiasm for demos and the strong sense of community, which fosters collaboration and innovation. Honeycomb’s commitment to good management and openness has allowed them to unlearn defensive programming habits and embrace a culture where fast and iterative development is encouraged.