At Wix, we’ve adapted and fine-tuned our interview process for the online environment - a move that aligns with our continuous effort to innovate and embrace the digital-first approach. Our platform, known globally for website creation and comprehensive online business management, serves over 220 million users. The demand for talented programmers has never been higher, and our online interview process is designed to meet these needs efficiently and effectively.

Understanding our goals and evaluation criteria

The essence of our interview process is to identify candidates who are not only technically proficient, but also align with Wix's values and culture. Our goals include:

• Providing value to the candidate through constructive feedback, ensuring they gain from the experience regardless of the outcome.

• Offering insight into Wix's operations, culture and the impactful work we do, highlighting our approach to product development and team collaboration.

• Assessing technical skills and passion for technology, from language-specific knowledge (ES/TS) to understanding web fundamentals and system design.

• Evaluating the candidate's problem-solving abilities, their approach to coding in real-life scenarios and their ability to complete projects efficiently.

• Understanding the candidate's product orientation and their ability to think from the perspective of users and business impact.

The online interview process

Our online interview process is structured to cover all necessary assessments, while providing a seamless experience for candidates. Here's how it unfolds:

Technical interview

Conducted via video call, this 90-minute session involves two Wix developers. It serves as an introductory phase, where we discuss the candidate's experience, delve into their technical expertise and present an overview of Wix's engineering culture and the technologies we work with. The interview includes practical coding tasks to assess the candidate's grasp of JavaScript and their problem-solving approach.

Code test

Following the technical interview, candidates are given a code test to complete at their convenience. This task varies in complexity and duration, designed to evaluate how candidates approach coding in a more real-life context. Whether it's a project from scratch or adding functionality to existing code, this stage tests for practical coding skills and creativity.

Design interview

Another creative and interactive phase, the design interview, lasts for 90 minutes and involves collaborative system design with Wix developers. It’s designed to evaluate a candidate's ability to solve complex problems, select appropriate tools and devise efficient strategies. It focuses on the candidate's knowledge of programming languages, ability to architect solutions, and understanding of product orientation. The interview's objective is to assess the candidate's ability to think systemically, plan designs and architectures, analyze risks and possess specific front-end development knowledge through a process that mirrors real-world product management challenges.

Managerial interview

This short meeting is an opportunity for candidates to learn about specific projects they might be working on at Wix. It helps both parties assess the potential fit between the candidate's skills and interests and the project's requirements and goals.

HR interview

A deep dive into the candidate's personal values, motivations and fit with Wix's culture. This stage is crucial for ensuring that both the candidate and Wix share common goals and values, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship.

In conclusion

Wix's interview process reflects our commitment to innovation, transparency and our adaptive approach to changing business needs. By focusing on clear objectives, leveraging technology and maintaining a candidate-centric approach, we ensure that our recruitment process is effective, inclusive and reflective of our high standards and dynamic culture.