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- Hong Kong
- Consumer
Open roles at 9gag
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We re-check 9gag daily and this page updates the moment they post. Want their roles the day they go up, before the job boards index them?
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A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
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Why this matters
9gag raised $3M in their Seed round led by Y Combinator. Companies hiring straight after a raise move fast and take fewer applicants per role, which is exactly when you want to be applying to 9gag.
Investors: Y Combinator, Freestyle Capital, True Ventures, First Round Capital, Greycroft Partners, 500 Startups, Chris Sacca, David Tisch, Scott Banister, Kevin Rose, Tim Ferriss, Naval Ravikant
Working at 9gag
9gag is a Consumer, Social company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Remote. Working at a Consumer, Social company at this stage means broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Remote is where most 9gag positions are located.
How to actually get hired at 9gag
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
9gag 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 9gag
No verified contact route for 9gag yet. Based on size (<50) and sector (Consumer, Social), a founder or department head is likely the decision-maker, but treat this as a model.
What 9gag screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the 9gag role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill 9gag applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at 9gag (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what 9gag is dealing with right now — is growing fast after their Seed round, and what you'd do about it.
Most Consumer, Social applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to 9gag? Get the contact, not the form.
The 9gag interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for 9gag. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Consumer, Social company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
- 1
Intro Call
Video call · 30 min
What it testsCulture fit and role expectationsUsually run byFounder or hiring manager - 2
Technical Deep Dive
Video call or in-person · 60 min
What it testsPast projects and problem-solving approachUsually run byTechnical founder or lead - 3
Final Round
In-person or video · 45 min
What it testsTeam fit and offer discussionUsually run byFounding team
9gag interview timeline
Expect 7 days total. Compared to similar Consumer, Social companies (10 days median), 9gag is faster.
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9gag jobs, frequently asked questions
Is 9gag hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live 9gag vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at 9gag?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at 9gag.
Does 9gag respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for 9gag not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at 9gag?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at 9gag?
Roles at <50-person Consumer, Social companies typically draw 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
How many rounds is the 9gag interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the 9gag interview hard?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit, not puzzles. Final Round is reportedly the most challenging round.
Does 9gag give a take-home task?
No, 9gag does not include a take-home stage.
How long does 9gag take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the 9gag interview?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit. At <50 people, they're testing whether you can operate without process, not whether you memorised algorithms.
Where is 9gag based?
9gag is headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Remote.
Get 9gag roles before they're posted
A role stays uncontested for about four days. Here's the window, and where we put you in it.
From $5.99/week, cancel any time.
- livelivewatching 9gag0 applicants
- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
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