Developer Career Guide
What the hiring process looks like and how to prepare for it: career paths and the skills they use, interview stages, portfolio tips and job search advice.
Career Paths
The skills each role typically uses. We do not publish salary figures because we have no source we can stand behind.
Frontend Developer
Backend Developer
Full-Stack Developer
DevOps Engineer
The Hiring Process
What to expect at each stage — and how to ace it.
1. Application
Resume, LinkedIn, GitHub portfolio
- ATS-optimized resume
- Pinned GitHub projects
- LinkedIn 500+ connections
2. Screening
Phone screen with recruiter (30 min)
- Why this company?
- Walk through your background
- Basic technical concepts
3. Technical Assessment
Take-home project or coding challenge
- Write clean, tested code
- Include a README
- Use TypeScript if comfortable
4. Technical Interview
Live coding with engineers (1-2 hours)
- Think out loud
- Ask clarifying questions
- Discuss trade-offs
5. System Design
Architecture discussion for senior roles
- Start with requirements
- Consider scalability
- Draw diagrams if needed
6. Offer & Negotiation
Salary, equity, benefits discussion
- Research market rates
- Don't accept immediately
- Negotiate total comp
Building Your Portfolio
Projects that impress hiring managers.
Full-Stack CRUD App
User authentication, database, REST API, frontend — shows you can connect all the pieces.
Open Source Contribution
Fix a real bug in a popular library. Shows you can read others' code and collaborate.
Clone + Improve
Clone a popular app (Twitter, Airbnb) and add one unique feature. Shows execution.
Where to Find Jobs
The best platforms for developer jobs.
Best for corporate roles and warm introductions
Tech-forward companies actively looking for developers
Great for early-stage startups with equity
Posted first Monday of every month — high signal
Skip ATS by applying via referrals directly
Vetted platforms with premium remote opportunities
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