I am applying for the Code Wrangler role at @Automattic. Does having a referral help in any way? Can someone share a referral? I have ~10 years of experience in WordPress, running senior roles at WordPress product companies and VIP agencies. TC - 100K #wordpress, #automattic
Did they open the role-specific application forms, or are you just applying using the generic interest form?
I am applying through the generic interest form, which has the option to select specific interests, code wrangling, etc. Are you aware if they are hiring for any new backend roles through these forms or if they are in a hiring freeze?
I thought we were in a freeze since last year and only actively looking for systems positions. However, if there is an option for specific areas through that form now, I may be wrong.
Referrals generally only helps if the referring person has worked with you personally and even then it doesn’t waive any of the hiring process. There are a variety of code wrangler roles within the org, so you may want to ask questions to better understand which code wrangler positions are available and which specific one you’re applying for.
That makes sense. Do you know if hiring is being conducted for any backend roles or is it on freeze?
Hiring was slowed but it looks like there’s 2 code wrangler roles open at the moment, one in Core and one in VIP. I’m not sure how many individuals they’re looking to hire into each role.