They have options

In Silicon Valley, engineers, like hot chicks, are the ones who are being pursued. They have their pick of the litter (jobs) and are coveted by multiple suitors (companies).

No means no (except when it doesn’t)

When and engineer describes something as “impossible”, this is code for “leave me alone, i’m trying to play starcraft”. You are going to have to ask more than once. Similarly, when a hot chick says no to a date at first, it pays to be persistent.

They are the gatekeepers

To get anything done, you need to procure “engineering resources” for your pet project. For this you need to secure “buy in” from engineering. Hot chicks are a different kind of talent and also need to be “bought in”.

They get good benefits

Good engineers command top salaries and stock options. Hot chicks get benefits like cars and credit cards.

They are in short supply

Good engineers, like hot (and smart) chicks, are a rare breed. Once you find a good one, it pays to hold on.