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5 essential soft skills for remote team success

Communication, curiosity, ownership, urgency, and cultural sensitivity.
April 10, 2024

The rise of remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has pushed hiring managers and engineering leaders beyond the boundaries of geography.

In this new era, the most sought-after skills are those that empower engineers to thrive in remote, diverse, and dynamic work environments.

The evolution of soft skills 

Companies used to think of soft skills as a nice to have, but really valued technical prowess first and foremost. As a result, they hired software engineers whose talent remained largely untapped because they often worked in uncollaborative, difficult work environments. 

Today, companies understand that soft skills are an essential ingredient for building dynamic and successful remote engineering teams.

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