Application Review: The candidate's resume and cover letter are screened to ensure they meet the basic qualifications for the position. Initial Contact: A recruiter or HR representative may reach out to the candidate for a preliminary discussion. Technical Phone Screen: An interview conducted over the phone or video call focusing on technical skills, often with a live coding exercise. Take-Home Assignment: The candidate may be given a coding task to complete on their own time, which is then reviewed by the hiring team. On-site Interviews: A series of interviews at the company's office, which may include whiteboard coding challenges, system design questions, and behavioral interviews. Team Fit Interview: An interview to assess how well the candidate would integrate with the team and company culture. Reference Checks: The hiring team may contact the candidate's professional references. Offer and Negotiation: If the candidate is selected, they will receive a job offer, which may be followed by salary and benefits negotiation. Onboarding: Once the offer is accepted, the candidate will go through the company's onboarding process.