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Engineering & Corporate Employee Onboarding Checklist Template (Markdown)

A structured 30-60-90 day onboarding framework: IT access provisioning, HR compliance, team introductions, and first sprint milestones.

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# New Hire Onboarding Checklist & 30-60-90 Day Plan

**Employee Name:** [First Last]  
**Role / Title:** [e.g. Senior Full-Stack Engineer]  
**Department:** [e.g. Core Engineering]  
**Manager / Lead:** [Manager Name]  
**Onboarding Buddy:** [Buddy Name]  
**Start Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]  

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## Pre-Boarding (Prior to Day 1)
- [ ] Hardware shipped: Laptop, security YubiKey, and monitor peripherals.
- [ ] Google Workspace / Email account provisioned.
- [ ] 1Password / Vault invite sent with enforced MFA requirement.
- [ ] GitHub / GitLab organization invite sent with SSH keys configured.
- [ ] Welcome email sent with Day 1 schedule and video conferencing links.

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## Day 1: Welcome & Setup
- [ ] 09:30 AM - Welcome call with Manager & HR.
- [ ] Complete full-disk encryption (FileVault / BitLocker) on work laptop.
- [ ] Install corporate VPN profile and verify internal network access.
- [ ] Complete HR compliance documents (I-9, W-4 / tax forms, direct deposit).
- [ ] Introduce new hire in company #general Slack/Teams channel.

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## Week 1: Foundation & First Commit
- [ ] Clone core repository and run local Docker development environment.
- [ ] Pair program with Onboarding Buddy on a simple "Good First Issue".
- [ ] Submit first Pull Request to staging; complete code review cycle.
- [ ] Review system architecture diagrams and product roadmap.
- [ ] Friday 1-on-1 check-in with Manager to address questions.

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## Day 30 Review: Autonomous Execution
- [ ] Independently picking up sprint backlog tasks and participating in on-call shadow.
- [ ] Feedback check-in: 30-day alignment review.

## Day 60 Review: Deep Domain Ownership
- [ ] Leading technical design proposals (RFCs) for new microservice features.
- [ ] Mentoring newer peers on specific module architectures.

## Day 90 Review: Full Independence & Goal Setting
- [ ] Formal end of probationary period review.
- [ ] Establish OKRs and professional development goals for the upcoming quarter.

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How to Use & Customize This Template

Duplicate for Each New Hire

Create a copy of this checklist inside your team's Git repo or project management tool for every incoming employee.

Assign an Onboarding Buddy

Pair the new hire with a peer outside their direct managerial reporting line for daily questions.

Conduct Structured Milestone Check-ins

Schedule 30, 60, and 90-day review meetings on calendar from Day 1.

Pro Formatting & Best Practice Tips

Ship hardware at least 5 business days before Day 1 to avoid first-day idle time.
Ensure the first pull request ships within the employee's first 5 business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is an onboarding checklist important for remote teams?

Without physical office visibility, a transparent checklist provides new remote hires with clear expectations and removes anxiety during their first weeks.

Can this template be adapted for non-engineering roles?

Yes! Simply swap out the Git/Docker tasks with your department's specific tools (e.g. CRM setup for sales, Figma for design).

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