Building a developer infrastructure team

Nango, a developer infrastructure company, emphasizes the importance of adhering to startup fundamentals despite the complexities of the sector, showing that staying scrappy and focusing on essentials can lead to success. Initially launching with minimal resources, Nango found that being lean not only necessitated focus but also enabled them to iterate quickly and adapt to user needs. Their hiring strategy evolved from generalists to highly experienced "platform engineers" with broad and deep expertise, ensuring innovation came directly from developers who are both creators and users of the product. This approach allowed them to build a durable and adaptable system with a small, selective team that could maintain high standards and support substantial growth, highlighting that even in infrastructure, a lean team can be a significant advantage.