Re:Ask HN: Why do engineers hate salespeople?
by kstenerud on Tuesday October 14, 2025 @11:50PM
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Like everything, it depends on the person. If they're slimy, then of course the straight-talker types will hate them.
But I've worked with a number of great sales people and teams, who actually care about improving customers' lives with our products.
Our collaborations have been great because they're a fountain of insight into how customers view and use our products, which helps us streamline existing products and come up with new and better ones. It becomes a virtuous cycle.
Without them, you're stuck in a "better mousetrap" problem.
But I've worked with a number of great sales people and teams, who actually care about improving customers' lives with our products.
Our collaborations have been great because they're a fountain of insight into how customers view and use our products, which helps us streamline existing products and come up with new and better ones. It becomes a virtuous cycle.
Without them, you're stuck in a "better mousetrap" problem.