It depends on the relationship with the employer/hiring manager. If it's a former boss, good friend, etc. who knows your ability inside & out, then maybe you c

It depends on the relationship with the employer/hiring manager. If it's a former boss, good friend, etc. who knows your ability inside & out, then maybe you can bypass it. Otherwise, the typical interview process is 1-2 phone calls (one high-level intro with company, another more technical) then at least a couple hours in the office for more in depth discussions. Some will throw in those homework assignments, which seem unnecessary in most cases IMO, but it's not uncommon. Good luck!