Hoang Anh shares his experience at Dwarves, where engineers put in extra time not because they have to, but because they enjoy new challenges

Hoang Anh

#9 Hoang Anh on self-motivation

Hoang Nguyen reflects on the vibrant learning culture at Dwarves, where young engineers eagerly explore new technologies and embrace challenges

Hoang Nguyen

#17 Hoang Nguyen on youthful energy

Quality exists in every piece of work. We thrive to deliver the best because we can.

Manifesto

A collection of thoughts, principles, and experiences that define our culture beyond what's written in the handbook. These articles explore different aspects of how we work, make decisions, and build a community of exceptional engineers.

📜 Culture Notes

Exploring the new archetypes of software engineers in the age of AI: architects, tinkerers, planners, and vibers.

Engineers in the AI landscape: architects, tinkerers, planners, and the vibers

Your last work shapes what people notice most, whether it’s a sturdy app or a wobbly update. This article explores staying aware and motivated to deliver meaningful work, especially in software, through practical steps and team support.

Your last work is what counts

The uncomfortable truth about engineering talent that nobody wants to admit. Some engineers literally cannot complete basic tasks, no matter how much time you give them.

Most engineers can't actually engineer

For the past 5 years, we didn't have something called 'Culture Book'. Whenever a newbie steps in, it's natural to pick up the job and go with the flow. We hardly force them into other periodical office traps like team-bonding activities or late night drinks.

The dwarves culture handbook

Here's the culture test created during the market challenges of late 2024. It is designed to highlight and reinforce the cultural values at Dwarves Foundation. It’s a chance to reflect, share, and show how you fit into our team.

The culture test

Why the unglamorous work that keeps teams running matters more than you think, and how AI agents are changing the game. Learn when to do glue work tactically and how to leverage AI to handle the routine parts while you focus on shipping.

Glue work

Growth is our universal language

Cultivating a proactive and questioning mindset by embracing simple, even "naive," questions when interacting with artificial intelligence.

Learning with AI

I would like to introduce to you our new initiative called **OGIF**, Oh God It's Friday. Moving forward, our Friday Showcase will have a broader range of topics to discuss and share.

OGIF

Why we're building a complete pipeline from research to delivery - the philosophy behind our role strategy and how it supports our research-first consulting model.

Strategic thinking behind our hiring

A guide for talents on how to cultivate the mindset and skills to become a proven, AI-augmented engineer, inspired by the principles of vetting top-tier individuals.

Skillmaxing

Why engineers should embrace stating what seems obvious rather than avoiding it. Learn how obvious statements strengthen projects, align teams, and prevent critical oversights in software development.

Stating the obvious

The concept of an "inner circle" within a company is not a new one, and at Dwarves, a software company founded by a group of engineers, this idea holds a significant value.

The inner circle

The essence of transparency within a company

Transparency

Learn how trust grows in concentric circles from your team to company leadership through consistency and competence. Discover practical strategies for maintaining trust with senior leaders and why craft excellence forms the foundation of career advancement.

Building trust as an engineer

Guidelines and criteria for vetting high-level engineering talents, especially those leveraging AI.

Vetting proven talents

Explore how AI is redefining engineering excellence beyond technical skills. Learn why critical thinking and communication matter more than coding prowess.

What makes a strong engineer in the AI era

Our peer-to-peer knowledge sharing system that rewards spontaneous teaching moments and creates a culture where everyone wins when knowledge flows freely.

Gossip protocol

Sharing knowledge and skills is core to our culture. Learn why it's vital for growth, how it improves communication, and see guidelines for effective sharing.

Sharing knowledge

Every team member embodies our values and represents our brand in every interaction.

You are dwarves foundation

Our core values guide our strategies and individual actions so that we create a company whose character is as radical as our work.

What we value

Strategy for creating a vibrant, self-sustaining ecosystem of researchers, developers, and partners. This comprehensive approach focuses on meaningful relationships, value-driven experiences, and progressive decentralization.

Community building strategy

Creating the best-in-class environment for our team to grow, thrive, and deliver exceptional work

Engagement chair

Learn how to navigate large, established codebases without losing your sanity. Discover technical strategies, cultural insights, and AI assistance for thriving in complex systems.

Working with legacy code

Updates on company culture, year-end bonus, business partnerships

#02 - Environment Shape Up

OGIF (Oh God It's Friday) is our weekly casual office hours meeting, where team members unwind, share updates, and connect in a relaxed environment at the end of each work week.

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