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The Github Interview Process

Looking to land a job at GitHub but don’t know what the process looks like?

Well, you’ve come to the right place. Detailed in this post is a look at the timeline of the interview, preparation guidelines, and what’s different or unique about GitHub's process as opposed to other tech companies.

How many interviews can you expect?

  • 7-9

Talent Partner Interviews

  • 1-2

Technical Assessment

  • 1

Pairing Exercise

  • 1

Hiring Manager Interviews

  • 1-2

Leadership Principles Interview

  • 1

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Interview

  • 1

How long will the interview process take?

Months

  • 1-1.5

What cities are they hiring in?

  • 75% Remote
  • 25% San Francisco

Do they interview centrally or for teams?

  • Each team interviews independently

What’s different or unique about the process?

  • Remote Interviews
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Interviews
  • Paired Programming

What programming languages do they prefer?

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  • Language of choice