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Software Engineer - Standard hiring process template

Software Engineer - Standard

Engineering Technical Paid assignment

Comprehensive hiring process for mid-to-senior software engineers.
Includes paid take-home assignment with team code review before live interviews.

Why this works:

  • Code assignment reveals real coding ability (not whiteboard puzzles)
  • Async team review prevents groupthink
  • Two-stage interviews: technical depth + culture fit

Best for: Backend, Frontend, Full-stack engineers
Timeline: ~2 weeks
Candidate effort: 5-8 hours (paid)

Process stages

This template includes 7 stages that candidates move through:

1

Application

Submit Application

Tell us about yourself and your experience.

2

Take-Home Assignment

Code Assignment

Complete a practical coding exercise at your own pace.

3

Code Review

Team Review

Our team reviews your submission and provides feedback.

4

Technical Interview

Interview

A conversation focused on your technical skills and problem-solving approach.

75 min
5

Culture & Values

Interview

Get to know the team and learn about our culture.

45 min
6

References

Reference Check

We’ll reach out to your references for a brief conversation.

7

Offer

Offer

We’ll present you with an offer to join the team.

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