Strategy: Emphasize your proven history of high productivity in remote setups and request clear, contractual language regarding flexibility.
Script: 'I am really excited about joining the engineering team. In reviewing the offer letter, I noticed the standard in-office language. Over the past four years, I have achieved my highest engineering output and delivered multiple zero-downtime releases working in a hybrid model with two focused deep-work remote days each week. Could we formalize an agreement in the offer letter allowing for a flexible two-day remote schedule, while attending all critical collaborative planning and architecture days on-site? This arrangement ensures I can maximize both deep coding velocity and in-person team collaboration.'