OP, I'm sort of curious why they're hiring a tech lead from the outside. Why hasn't someone taken that position from within the organization? Someone who's worked on the project, who understands it, who has the moral and political authority to lead? I worry that your task will be really, really tough. If you can, in the interview, try and understand the situation over there. Why do they need an outside lead?
Hmm.. I didn't necessarily read it as they were hiring from outside necessarily.. I'm sure it's not uncommon to have interviews internally even if all of the potential candidates are already employees.
> I'm sure it's not uncommon to have interviews internally
In fact depending on location it may be legally required - I'm fairly sure this is the case in the UK (in addition to having to advertise the opening externally too, even if there's absolutely no intention of hiring anyone external) - please someone correct me if this is wrong.
Probably the sort of thing early-stage startups can get away with not doing because they're very under the radar, but it's certainly happened at mid-sized companies I've worked at.
Thanks, that is a good question to ask in the interview. I will. One of the reasons may be that I have experience in the particular field, and also worked for a competitor in my previous position a few years ago.
