It's funny, as HN is often anti-degree, that this kind of comment is posted here. I don't think someone needs the degree to be called an engineer, especially people who have this much experience in the industry.

Looking at the past experience of the team, and how many positions they've held with "software engineer" in the title, I'd say it's an insult to try to insinuate that they somehow aren't as capable at what they're doing as one with a degree that says they're an engineer.

Come on, let's be nice.