I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Automattic in May 2023
Interview
Two in-person interviews. Invited to hiring slack. Given a take-home project that should take about 30-40 hours to complete, which was paid at a nominal rate. Better than not getting paid. The process was great, everyone is friendly and accessible.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you comfortable with travelling for work? The company is fully remote but they meet multiple times a year in person for events and employees are expected to attend.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Automattic in Mar 2024
Interview
Started with a quick phone call and followed with a code test.
The test was to resolve a couple issues in a github repository.
There was a slack channel available to ask any questions.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Automattic (United States Air Force Acad, CO)
Interview
The interview process was impressively inclusive, devoid of video interviews, but it's notably lengthy at 2 months from initial contact to offer. The paid trial, at $25/hour, might not be suitable for everyone, particularly those currently employed. This trial is essentially an audition, providing valuable insights into the company's culture and work style, which I found enjoyable. Additionally, it allowed me to showcase my skills and contributions to the company. The process encompasses four stages:
1. Slack Interview
2. Code Test
3. Trial - Final chat with HR
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Code Review to find security vulnerabilities in the codebase
- Trial consists of adding a feature to an App similar to what you will work in the future.