Welcome to the Chainlink Labs hiring process. Our interviews are clear, efficient, and designed as a two-way dialogue. All conversations happen on Zoom for speed and flexibility, giving you the chance to connect with the leaders you’ll collaborate with. The process is tailored to your role and may adjust as needed - we’ll keep you updated. Reach out anytime with questions; our team is here to support you.
Interview steps
Screening (30m)
Conversation with our Head of Executive Talent Acquisition on your background, the role scope, and how our principles guide how we build.
Hiring Manager (45m)
Deep dive into your career trajectory, leadership philosophy, and alignment with team goals.
Team (30m each)
Quick sessions with team members on your experience, industry knowledge, and project work.
Stakeholders (45m each)
Discussions with leaders you’ll collaborate with on Web3 expertise and leadership approach.
Advisor (45m)
Dialogue with an external advisor on leadership, team-building, and scaling organizations.
Web3 Bar Raiser (45m)
Explores your fluency in the Web3 ecosystem—concepts, trends, and hands-on experience.
Take-Home + Presentation (4–6h + 45m)
Scoped project to complete within 7 days, followed by a 45-minute team presentation.
Alignment (90m)
Conversation with a senior leader outside the team for a broader perspective on fit.
Final Call with Sergey (45–60m)
Deep dive on skills, leadership, and mutual fit at the highest level.
Closing
References, background check, and final recruiter check-in.
General tips for success
Listen carefully
It is perfectly fine to rephrase questions for better understanding or to request clarification. Also, if you need a moment to gather your thoughts, don't hesitate to let the interviewer know.
Be direct
Ensure your responses address the question directly. Avoid using pre-prepared examples that do not relate to the question being asked.
Focus on the process, not just the answer
The interviewer is interested in your problem-solving approach. Don't stress about finding the perfect answer. Be prepared for follow-up questions.
Communicate clearly
Explain your thought process out loud during the interview. This helps the interviewer understand your approach and reasoning.
Be ready
Remember, interviewing is a two-way street. Come prepared with thoughtful questions (e.g., team priorities, culture, etc.). We want you to feel comfortable and understand how the role aligns with your career goals.
Learn about us
We highly encourage you to visit our resources page to deepen your understanding of our organization. Familiarizing yourself with our mission, products, and recent initiatives can help you feel more confident and prepared for each step in the interview process.
Why join us?
Our mission
Build decentralized systems that link everything to the truth, creating a fair, unbiased world.
Why join us?
Joining the Chainlink Labs team means you will be working directly alongside an A-team of industry experts and will have a high degree of real responsibility in cultivating the growth of Chainlink. We’re pioneers shaping the future of blockchain, positioned at the forefront of a massive technological shift. Here, boldness isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Key Principles alignment
We are proud of our collaborative culture. Be prepared to discuss how you align with our Key Principles:
Ownership
We apply high standards in our work and take complete, unconditional responsibility for all outcomes. We always go the extra mile when helping one another, our users, and our community and working toward achieving our objectives.
Focus
Prioritizing outcomes and avoiding the many distractions in our industry enables us to pay full attention to our objectives and achieve more in less time without wasting energy.
Dialogue
Chainlink Labs is an idea meritocracy. We seek to arrive at the truth about every situation through open, honest, and constructive dialogue. We avoid personal biases and ego and seek to overcome the fear of engaging in productive conflict to arrive at truth.