Inside Our Engineering Hiring Process: Why We Designed It This Way

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Teleport’s engineering hiring process was designed with purpose: to attract long-term teammates who thrive in our culture, not just candidates who can pass a test. Unlike traditional interview playbooks, our process emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving.

What Sets It Apart

• Transparency from the Start – Candidates are never left guessing. From the recruiter call onward, every step and expectation is clear, with early access to the exact challenge they’ll face.

• Real-World Challenges, Not Pop Quizzes – Instead of contrived puzzles, candidates work on a hands-on exercise that mirrors actual Teleport engineering work.

• Collaborative, Not Competitive – A private Slack channel provides direct access to the team, encouraging open communication and asynchronous collaboration just like in day-to-day work.

• Constructive Feedback – Whether or not an offer is extended, every candidate receives detailed feedback they can use to grow in their career.

• A Two-Way Evaluation – Candidates are encouraged to assess whether Teleport’s culture and values resonate with them, not just the other way around.

Why It Matters

Hiring isn’t about hurdles, it’s about building lasting partnerships. Teleport’s process reflects its core values of trust, autonomy, and ownership. By giving candidates a hiring experience that mirrors how the company works internally, Teleport ensures that those who join are already aligned with its way of working.

Bottom Line

Teleport’s engineering hiring process is designed for today’s fast-moving, collaborative engineering environment. It removes outdated interview tactics in favor of an approach that’s authentic, respectful, and designed to set both engineers and teams up for long-term success.