What do developers want from an equity-only job?
fallen: i am a lead developer on both projects on which i get paid a salary (my 9-5) and on a number of projects that i work for equity (the rest of the time).for me, between the two positions, as a lead developer, my roles and responsibilities are pretty similar.  i have influence over the hiring, the design, technologies used, engineering, timelines and deliverables.therefore, the things that would attract me to an equity position is an inspiring team, an inspiring team leader, and a strong sense that we will succeed after having met and talked to the team.  and not just success ten years later, but success within the stated timeline of startup.  i hate release delays like i hate long meetings.