A ridiculous process that started with applying via wellfound. Recevied a message of "Thank you! Couple preliminary questions if you don’t mind answering. This helps us to level set and let us focus the intro call on answering any questions you may have about PermitFlow. Happy to answer any questions off the bat as well." You are then asked to email your resume again even though the information is stored on the site. Then you'll get another message of "Your application is still in the review process. Once the preliminary screening is completed, she will reach out to you to schedule an interview which would be the best avenue to answer any questions you may have regarding this position." Never heard of a she, and its been months and never received a response.

The application process began with a diagnostic assessment (presented as a 20-minute task) immediately after submitting my application and cover letter. I completed that thoughtfully and moved on to a phone screening with a recruiter. Afterward, I was asked to complete a detailed assessment related to San Francisco ADU permitting, which I also submitted with care. Following that, I was scheduled for an interview with the Director of Operations. The first interview was canceled with a phone call beforehand, which I appreciated. We rescheduled for the same time the next day (Thursday), but the meeting was canceled again—this time at the exact minute it was supposed to begin. A recruiting email apologized and offered to reschedule. When we finally did reschedule, the Director didn’t show up. I waited on Zoom for 20 minutes (of a 20–30 minute call) and sent a polite email five minutes in, offering to stay on or reschedule—no reply, and no follow-up since. This process was incredibly unprofessional. Candidates are expected to invest hours completing assessments and preparing for interviews, only to be canceled on multiple times and ultimately ghosted. Having worked at a startup, I can confidently say this reflects what you’ll likely face inside the company: disorganization, a lack of communication, and upper management squeezing team members with little regard for their time or contributions. Save yourself the energy!