[eudamoniac]

This is an extremely onerous application process, probably the most so that I've ever seen. While I'm interested in the role, I won't be doing all of that during phase zero before any human has indicated interest in my skills. Just some feedback.

[madiganf]

We recently removed the video submission requirement and simplified the application process. The version some commenters saw is no longer the current process.

Also, to clarify, candidates were never required to become customers or use the product as part of the application process. The intent was to give interested candidates additional context on what we build.

We're always experimenting with our hiring process and appreciate hearing where friction exists

[schmookeeg]

Signs that it is a seller's market out there. I expect those hiring are being deluged in all sorts of nonsense, and this is one response to it.

[lkbm]

It's kind of weird that I have to install their app on my computer, but recording a short video isn't that big of a deal, IMO.

That said, madiganf: I'd recommend poof-reading that Google Doc in the job posting. There were some malformed sentences. EDIT: Huh, looks like the doc has been edited and the questions themselves have changed a bit. :-)

[eudamoniac]

I have to sign up for an account that only accepts Google or MS login (no I am not giving company I've never heard of this info), download an app (does it work on Linux? I have to make an account to find out!), record a fairly in depth video of myself for some reason just to apply for a job. In-demand people don't jump through all these hoops. It's a negative signal, as the company, if you even receive an application at that point.

[yesb]

I would not be surprised if the main purpose of these job openings is to boost sign-ups/download stats. It's "weird" because generally it's considered poor taste to extract commercial value from people applying for a job in good faith. Especially before any kind of mutual interest or human interaction has been established.