Next Steps
Congratulations on making it this far! If you’ve read through our company information, explored our culture, and gotten to know our team, you should have a good understanding of what Maincode is all about.
Our Hiring Process
We’ve designed our hiring process to be respectful, transparent, and focused on finding the right mutual fit. Here’s what to expect:
Step 1: Application Review
Timeline: 3-5 business days
We’ll review your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any portfolio work you’ve shared. We’re looking for:
- Alignment with our values and mission
- Relevant technical skills and experience
- Evidence of continuous learning and growth
- Communication skills and cultural fit indicators
Step 2: Initial Conversation
Timeline: 15 minutes via video call
If your application looks like a good fit, we’ll schedule a brief conversation to:
- Learn more about your background and goals
- Share more details about the specific role and team
- Answer any questions you have about Maincode
- Determine if we should move forward in the process
Step 3: Technical Assessment
Timeline: Varies by role (typically 2-4 hours)
This step varies depending on the role:
For Engineering Roles:
- A take-home coding exercise that reflects real work
- Focus on problem-solving approach rather than perfect solutions
- Opportunity to showcase your coding style and thinking process
For Non-Engineering Roles:
- A practical exercise relevant to the role
- Opportunity to demonstrate your skills and approach
- Time to show how you think about problems and solutions
Step 4: Team Interviews
Timeline: 2-3 hours across multiple sessions
You’ll have conversations with several team members:
- Technical deep-dive with senior engineers (for engineering roles)
- Project collaboration discussion with potential teammates
- Values and culture conversation with culture champions
- Growth and development discussion with leadership
Step 6: Final Decision
Timeline: 2-3 business days
We’ll make our final decision and extend an offer if we believe you’re the right fit for the role and our team.
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills
We’re looking for people with solid technical foundations, but we’re more interested in:
- Problem-solving ability than memorization of specific technologies
- Learning agility rather than knowledge of every framework
- Code quality and maintainability over clever tricks
- Collaboration skills for working effectively in a team environment
Cultural Fit
We’re looking for people who:
- Share our values and want to contribute to our mission
- Communicate effectively in a remote-first environment
- Embrace continuous learning and growth
- Collaborate well with diverse teams
- Take initiative and ownership of their work
Growth Potential
We’re interested in people who:
- Want to grow professionally and personally
- Are open to feedback and coaching
- Seek challenges that push them outside their comfort zone
- Contribute to others’ growth through mentorship and knowledge sharing
Final Thoughts
Joining a new company is a big decision, and we want to make sure it’s the right fit for both of us. We’ve created this detailed process because we believe that transparency and mutual understanding lead to better outcomes for everyone.
We’re looking for people who are excited about our mission, aligned with our values, and ready to contribute to our culture. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Remember, this is a two-way evaluation. We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision about whether Maincode is the right place for your career growth and professional fulfillment.
We’re excited about the possibility of working together and look forward to learning more about you and your goals.
Not sure where to start? Whether you have questions, want to stay in touch, or are ready to apply, we’re always happy to connect. Every great team member started with a simple conversation—reach out anytime!