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One interesting thing about how Automattic works is that they don't hire engineers without first going through a trial contract. Instead of the normal interview
by fourspace 16y ago
One interesting thing about how Automattic works is that they don't hire engineers without first going through a trial contract. Instead of the normal interview process where they ask you arbitrary questions, you work on the actual codebase solving real bugs.
This ultimately answers the questions of a) whether or not you can work with PHP and the WordPress code, and b) whether or not you can work and collaborate with the team remotely. If hired, you can then immediately start contributing without much more ramp up time.
- skeltoac 16y agoThis is true. After a person has received and accepted an offer for employment, they work as a member of the Happiness (support) team for three weeks before starting on their own job. When WordPress.com opened, everyone in Automattic (Matt, Ryan, Donncha, myself) got a copy of every support request in email. So the support tour is a part of a long tradition. It's also a good way to learn the ropes according to those who have done it.