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What to expect in the Zapier - Engineering - Remote interview process
## Zapier Software Engineer Interview Guide & Process
Zapier is a pioneer of the 100% remote, async-first company. They build API integrations across thousands of apps (Python/Django, React).
### 1. Recruiter Screen (30 mins)
Heavy focus on your ability to thrive in an async, written-first culture.
### 2. Technical Screen (1 hour)
Usually a practical exercise in Python or JavaScript, dealing with JSON data, rate limits, and API edge cases.
### 3. Virtual Onsite (4 hours)
- **Systems Design:** Designing robust, fault-tolerant job queues and webhook processors.
- **Code Review / Async Comm:** You might be asked to review a Pull Request to demonstrate how you communicate technical feedback.
- **Behavioral:** Deep dive into Zapier's values like "Default to transparency" and "Don't be a robot, build the robot."
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