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How to Actually Get Hired
Who reads applications, which channel gets a reply, and what they screen for.
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Magnitude is <50 people. No recruiter, no HR. Your application goes to a founder juggling everything. Cold outreach is how you actually get seen.
Who to contact at Magnitude
Contact route not yet verified for Magnitude. For a <50-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Magnitude screens for
For a B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, expect them to prioritize relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously over credentials.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Magnitude's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Magnitude (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Magnitude is dealing with right now — is growing fast after their null round, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Magnitude?
Through the roles on our Magnitude jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Magnitude respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Magnitude's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Magnitude?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Magnitude use?
Magnitude uses Lever.
How competitive is it to get hired at Magnitude?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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