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They must take ownership of the interview process, onboarding, team development and the core values that guide their work. Here\u2019s how fifteen tech leaders tackle the challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/software-engineering-perspectives\/software-development-team\">https:\/\/builtin.com\/software-engineering-perspectives\/software-development-team<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a great software development team takes more than finding the best developers. Engineering leaders must also ensure their team\u2019s work aligns with the goals of the business and that they keep one eye on the future so that they\u2019re ready to scale \u2014 and tackle the challenges that rapid growth creates. 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