Interviewing at Zapier
Start your Zapier Journey: Learn about our remote-first culture and explore our hiring process and how to ace your interviews with confidence.
At Zapier, we're pushing boundaries with AI and automation to build products that delight our customers, believing that computers should do more work so humans can focus on what they do best. You'll collaborate with brilliant people while working on fascinating challenges that directly fuel our customers' success—and as they grow, so will you.
We're looking for high-performers who thrive on driving change and aren't afraid to experiment, learn, and iterate quickly. If you're someone who values strong feedback loops and measures success through meaningful impact, you'll fit right in.
Our mission is to make automation work for everyone, and we're guided by five core values. Discover more about our values here.
A step-by-step guide to our interview process
Prepare with Confidence: Dive into Zapier-specific resources, expert advice, and actionable tips to ace every step of your interview journey.
By pairing 6,000+ integrations with our "By Zapier" apps, you can automate anything you need, exactly how you need it.
Building Zaps is a key part of working at Zapier. Exploring automations before your interview shows initiative, helps you understand our product, and makes you stand out!
Use the S.T.A.R. framework to shine in your interviews: structure your answers using Situation, Task, Action, and Result to showcase your impact.
At Zapier, a strong interview highlights your skills, curiosity, and alignment with our values. Show up prepared, be yourself, and engage openly.
Join our talent community for exclusive access to interactive workshops and insider perspectives! Get updates on new roles and connect with others who share your passion for automation.
Learn how we ship quickly, learn from customers, and create experiences they love. Dive in and see how we bring ideas to life!
We're remote work experts and have a deep commitment to distributed teams. Here are our tips and strategies for thriving in a remote environment.
"When preparing for an interview with Zapier, focus on showcasing how your unique experiences align with our remote-first culture and collaborative approach. Be ready to share examples of how you've embraced innovation, solved problems, or worked autonomously—qualities we value deeply in our team!"
“When preparing for an interview with Zapier, focus on being authentic and bringing your unique perspective to the table. Explore the AI and automation space to spark ideas, and show us how you can contribute fresh insights and raise the bar. We value curiosity, originality, and the drive to make an impact.”
“If you’re interviewing for Zapier’s Engineering team, remember: it’s not just about the code! We want to hear the stories behind your work: why you built it, the problems it solved, and how it made life better for your users. Show us how you’re all about creating value and making an impact. We can’t wait to learn all about your work!”
“If you're considering a position on Zapier's Sales team, be prepared to discuss your experience in complex sales environments, particularly those involving multiple stakeholders and technical clients. Demonstrating your ability to navigate intricate sales processes and effectively engage with diverse decision-makers will be advantageous.”
“If you're interested in joining Zapier's Engineering team, be a product-minded engineer who proactively seeks to understand customer problems and collaborates with others to explore possibilities. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions based on available data, and demonstrate adaptability and a strong growth mindset.”
“When interviewing for Zapier’s Support team, come prepared! Review the materials we share in advance and familiarize yourself with the Zap editor. You don’t need to memorize everything, but you should know how to create a basic Zap. During the scenarios, walk us through your thought process—we care about how you arrive at the answer. Use the tools available to you; we love seeing candidates be resourceful and thoughtful!”
