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Get a GitHub referral
Ask a verified GitHub employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through GitHub's internal process.
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About GitHub
GitHub hosts code for more than 100 million developers and builds GitHub Copilot, Actions and Advanced Security. It has been part of Microsoft since 2018 and works largely remotely.
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Careers
- github.careers ↗
GitHub interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Recruiter call
Background and team.
- 2
Technical interviews
Often a practical exercise, such as reviewing or extending code, followed by a technical discussion.
- 3
Hiring manager and team interviews
Collaboration and async communication.
What GitHub tests
- Topics
- Git Object Model (Blobs, Trees, Commits, Packs) · High-Concurrency Webhook Fanout · Distributed Code Search & Semantic Indexing · Pair Programming Technical Interviews · Open Source Empathy
- Tech stack
- Ruby on Rails · Go · C · TypeScript · React · MySQL · Git Internals
- Levels
- Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Staff Engineer
How to get referred at GitHub
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on github.careers and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified GitHub employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what GitHub tests, such as Git Object Model (Blobs, Trees, Commits, Packs) and High-Concurrency Webhook Fanout.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through GitHub's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
GitHub tip: GitHub is remote-first and part of Microsoft. Its roles are posted on GitHub's own careers site, so use that job ID rather than a Microsoft one.
Questions about GitHub referrals
How do I get a referral at GitHub?
Find the exact role on GitHub's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified GitHub referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through GitHub's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the GitHub interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: recruiter call, technical interviews and hiring manager and team interviews. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does a GitHub referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does a GitHub referral guarantee an interview?
No. A GitHub referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but GitHub decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to GitHub after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is GitHub headquartered?
GitHub is headquartered in San Francisco, California and was founded in 2008.
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