When applying for the role, the applicant had to complete an online test featuring open-ended questions such as, "What do you think makes code good?" or "What are you looking forward to in the upcoming TypeScript release?" The first interview is a phone screening with the hiring manager, who assigns a simple JavaScript-related task. The second interview is a technical session with the team lead, primarily consisting of open-ended questions. The third interview is conducted by the HR department. The fourth interview involves a live coding session. Salary negotiation occurs as the final phase of the process.