1. Application and resume screening
Candidates apply through Jobaaj or ShareChat's careers page, and the talent team shortlists resumes based on relevant technology, product, or functional experience, with particular attention to any prior work on consumer internet or regional-language products.
2. Online assessment or take-home task
Technical roles typically involve an online coding test or take-home assignment, while business roles may include a case-based exercise relevant to the role, designed to reflect real problems the team is currently working on.
3. Technical or functional interview
One or more rounds with engineers or functional experts assess coding ability, system understanding, or role-specific skills such as content strategy or analytics, often through live problem-solving rather than memorised answers.
4. Hiring manager round
The hiring manager evaluates problem-solving approach, ownership of past projects, and alignment with the team's goals and working style, frequently asking for specific examples of decisions made with incomplete information.
5. Culture or leadership round
A senior leader assesses cultural fit, adaptability, and comfort working in a fast-scaling, ambiguous startup environment where priorities can change quickly.
6. HR discussion and offer
The final round covers compensation, equity where applicable, and joining timelines before an offer letter is issued, with the recruiter also sharing details of the specific team and reporting manager.