Linear shares a detailed breakdown of its hiring philosophy and process. The company hires slowly and selectively, prioritizing craft, judgment, ownership, and clarity over credentials or interview performance. The process includes application review, early conversations, team interviews, and a paid 2-5 day work trial for all roles. Compensation is discussed on the first recruiter call, feedback is given to all candidates who don't advance, and decisions require near-unanimous agreement from the project team. Linear emphasizes high autonomy, small teams, and minimal process overhead, and acknowledges this environment suits some people more than others.
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Our perspective on hiring What we look for What the process looks like What you can expect from us A note on fit Sort: