Excelling in Remote Work: Key Strategies for Software Engineers in Distributed Teams

For a smooth remote onboarding experience, begin with the essentials: set up all dependencies, configure a comfortable IDE, install formatters, team-specific applications, and plugins, along with internal corporate tools. Gradually build connections with teammates through 1-1s to feel integrated into the team. Finally, don’t underestimate ergonomics—both your virtual setup, like your IDE and tools, and your physical workspace, such as a good chair and monitor, are critical. Even minor discomfort can impact productivity, as I learned after experiencing neck issues from working solely on a laptop. A proper setup makes all the difference!

Elina Gilmanova