<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Hacker News: kcartmell</title><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=kcartmell</link><description>Hacker News RSS</description><docs>https://hnrss.org/</docs><generator>hnrss v2.1.1</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:06:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hnrss.org/user?id=kcartmell" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Anthropic tries to hide Claude's AI actions. Devs hate it"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>My primary plan is the $200 Claude max. They only operate during my working hours and there is significant downtime as they deliver results and await my review.</p>
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<p>Not trying to tell anyone else how to live, just want to make sure the other side of this argument is visible. I run 5+ agents all day every day. I measure, test, and validate outputs exhaustively. I value the decrease in noise in output here because I am very much not looking to micromanage process because I am simply too slow to keep up. When I want logging I can follow to understand “thought process” I ask for that in a specific format in my prompt something like “talk through the problem and your exploration of the data step by step as you go before you make any changes or do any work and use that plan as the basis of your actions”.<p>I still think it’d be nice to allow an output mode for you folks who are married to the previous approach since it clearly means a lot to you.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:13:23 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47034565</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47034565</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47034565</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (November 2025)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Software Engineer | Remote US | Full Time<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their bank account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>Software Engineer - You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>To apply please visit our careers page: <a href="https://jobs.gem.com/snout" rel="nofollow">https://jobs.gem.com/snout</a><p>We're a small startup team consisting of fewer than 25 people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you're looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:55:55 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45812402</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45812402</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45812402</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2025)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Principal Software Engineer | Remote US | Full Time<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their bank account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>Principal Software Engineer -
You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>To apply please visit our careers page: <a href="https://jobs.gem.com/snout" rel="nofollow">https://jobs.gem.com/snout</a><p>We're a small startup team consisting of fewer than 25 people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you're looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:01:33 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44159532</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44159532</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44159532</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2025)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Principal Software Engineer | Remote US | Full Time<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their bank account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>Principal Software Engineer -
You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>To apply please email jobs@snoutplans.com.<p>Our typical process is a 30 minute conversation with the hiring manager testing for cultural fit followed by a one hour technical interview.<p>We're a small startup team consisting of fewer than ten people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you're looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:01:55 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43243033</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43243033</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43243033</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2024)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Principal Software Engineer, Product Manager, Product Marketing | Remote US | Full Time<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their back account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>Principal Software Engineer -<p>You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>To apply for the engineering role, please email kyle@snoutplans.com.<p>Our typical process is a one hour technical interview followed by a casual 30 minute meeting with our whole team.<p>We're a small startup team consisting of fewer than ten people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you're looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:45 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40847083</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40847083</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40847083</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2024)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com</a> | Head of Finance, Head of Marketing | Remote US | Full Time<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their back account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>Head of Finance<p>As Head of Finance, you will manage all financial functions at Snout, including financial planning, analysis, accounting, and compliance. Key responsibilities include managing cash flow, securing and managing debt, and optimizing our pricing model.<p>Head of Marketing<p>We’re looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts. You’ll work with veterinarians directly to help market them market Snout plans to their clients, manage the Snout brand and messaging, and experiment with various marketing tactics.<p>We’re a small, collaborative startup team. If you’re looking to carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners, and grow with the company, we should talk.<p>For more details, please visit <a href="https://snout.notion.site/Snout-Jobs-adead9f2f1564572b82f2214f0c5a2fd" rel="nofollow">https://snout.notion.site/Snout-Jobs-adead9f2f1564572b82f221...</a>.<p>To apply, please email jobs@snoutplans.com.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:02:58 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40563299</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40563299</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40563299</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2024)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Principal Software Engineer, Product Manager, Product Marketing | Remote US | Full Time<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their back account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>Principal Software Engineer -<p>You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>To apply for the engineering role, please email kyle@snoutplans.com.<p>Our typical process is a one hour technical interview followed by a casual 30 minute meeting with our whole team.<p>We're a small startup team consisting of fewer than ten people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you're looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.<p>Product Manager -<p>We're looking for someone with startup experience to spearhead our product's evolution. You'll deeply understand our product, identify strategic focuses, and coordinate with our engineering team through Slack huddles and Linear stories. Your role is critical in blending product management expertise with our fast-paced startup environment, driving our mission to transform pet healthcare. Ideal candidates are adept at navigating product complexities and fostering cross-functional collaboration.<p>Product Marketing -
We're looking for someone to elevate our product's market presence. You'll develop engaging narratives, drive go-to-market strategies, and execute targeted campaigns. Your role is pivotal in connecting our innovative pet healthcare solutions with our audience, using a data-driven approach to boost user adoption. Ideal for creative, strategic marketers ready to make a significant impact.<p>To apply for the product management or marketing roles, please email emily@snoutplans.com</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:01:08 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39894824</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39894824</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39894824</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2024)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Senior Software Engineer | Remote US | Full Time | $120k + equity and benefits<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their back account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>We’re a small startup team consisting of fewer than ten people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you’re looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.<p>To apply, please email kyle@snoutplans.com.<p>Our typical process is a one hour technical interview followed by a casual 30 minute meeting with our whole team.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:00:52 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39562994</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39562994</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39562994</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (September 2023)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Senior Software Engineer | Remote US | Full Time | $120k + equity and benefits<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their back account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>We’re a small startup team consisting of fewer than ten people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you’re looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.<p>To apply, please email kyle@snoutplans.com.<p>Our typical process is a one hour technical interview followed by a casual 30 minute meeting with our whole team.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:00:38 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37351669</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37351669</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37351669</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2023)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Snout <a href="https://www.snoutplans.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.snoutplans.com/</a> | Senior Software Engineer | Remote US | Full Time | $120k + equity and benefits<p>Join us at Snout on our mission to ensure no one ever has to make a health decision for their pet based on the cash in their back account. Snout plans pay for 100% of routine veterinary care, unlimited visits, and additional member benefits - think pet insurance, that you will actually use every year.<p>You will be working on our core wellness product, launched late-2022. Work includes the addition of new wellness plan features and capabilities, enhancement of user experience, testing and operation of the wellness platform, and special projects that arise from time to time. We frequently work cross-functionally and you can expect to write code and perform technical operations for our marketing, sales, and support efforts, as well.<p>Our tech stack includes Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Tailwind. We use both JavaScript and TypeScript heavily.<p>We’re a small startup team consisting of fewer than ten people. Successful team members are comfortable participating in spirited and detailed debates to establish product and technical plans, and then taking initiative and ownership to deliver on those plans quickly and effectively. Our team is collaborative. You can expect to meet with the team on a daily basis, pair regularly, and participate in slack discussions throughout the day. We keep pacific work hours and expect the team to be available during 9a-5p at a minimum. If you’re looking for a team where you can carve out your area of responsibility, work with experienced partners who have your back, grow your role alongside the growth of the company, and take a product to the moon, then we should talk.<p>To apply, please email kyle@snoutplans.com.<p>Our typical process is a one hour technical interview followed by a casual 30 minute meeting with our whole team.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:01:04 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36573875</link><dc:creator>kcartmell</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36573875</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36573875</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by kcartmell in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (June 2021)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p><p><pre><code>  Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
  Remote: Love remote but willing to work in an office.
  Willing to relocate: Yes
  Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, Angular, PostgreSQL, AWS, Java (but I've worked in many different stacks and can pick up anything)
  Résumé/CV: https://www.kylecartmell.com/résumé.html
  Email: kylecartmell@gmail.com
</code></pre>
I love building software and I'm looking for interesting roles either in leadership, engineering, or both.</p>
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