Hiring technical leaders is one of the most challenging yet essential tasks for any technology company. A good leader will inspire change and get the most out of engineering resources. A bad leader ...

If you’re the interviewer, there’s a lot you should already know: The candidate’s resume and cover letter should tell you plenty, and LinkedIn and Twitter and Facebook and Google can tell you more.

Even though most interviews include at least a few of the most common interview questions, and even if the candidate is asked to answer one or two unusual interview questions (like these), the answers ...