- Learning core language competency in at least one language
- Experience working on a team or in a group academic setting
- A thirst for knowledge and continuous learning
- A connection to Meetup’s mission and values
- Communicate well with all members of the team
- Perform well-defined engineering tasks; doesn’t get caught up in the unknown, works to figure it out, asks questions
- Alert manager/team to any issues preventing their work from being accomplished, asks for help
- Actively pursue improving engineering skills, including but not limited to problem solving, writing readable/testable/efficient code, mastering technology in our stack, and learning to anticipate scaling issues.
- Demonstrate ability to learn from mistakes
- Seek to tie stories back to user value & impact for our members & organizers