We are growing super fast and, as a result, we invest a lot in recruiting. It depends a lot on the position, of course, but our recruitment is a mix of outbound contact, referrals from friends/colleagues, and people who are excited about Algolia and want to work with us.
Most of our team right now is in Paris, with the rest in SF. By the end of the year, we’re hoping for half and half in each city.
The recruitment process was among the best that I’ve experienced before. The team was very thorough (I spoke with 6 people before flying to Paris for a day on-site) and made sure that we were good fits for each other, while at the same time eschewing the “trivia” that you see in a lot of tech interviews. Throughout the whole process, I really felt like the team was being supportive and almost cheering for me to do well, even as it was clear that they had a high bar to clear. It was a good insight into how the team works on the day to day.
I can say confidently that for the right people, Algolia will help with the visa process because I’m going through it right now. ;)