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Chestnut
The first AI mortgage lender
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- San Francisco
- Fintech
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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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Working at Chestnut
Chestnut is a Fintech, Credit and Lending company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Working at a Fintech, Credit and Lending company at this stage means broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
San Francisco, CA, USA is where most Chestnut positions are located.
How to actually get hired at Chestnut
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Chestnut 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 Chestnut
No verified contact route for Chestnut yet. Based on size (<50) and sector (Fintech, Credit and Lending), a founder or department head is likely the decision-maker, but treat this as a model.
What Chestnut screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Chestnut role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Chestnut applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Chestnut (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Chestnut is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
Most Fintech, Credit and Lending applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to Chestnut? Get the contact, not the form.
The Chestnut interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Chestnut. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Fintech, Credit and Lending company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
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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
Chestnut interview timeline
Expect 7 days total. Compared to similar Fintech, Credit and Lending companies (10 days median), Chestnut is faster.
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Chestnut jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Chestnut hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Chestnut vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Chestnut?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Chestnut.
Does Chestnut respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Chestnut's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Chestnut?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Chestnut use?
Chestnut uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Chestnut?
Roles at <50-person Fintech, Credit and Lending 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 Chestnut interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Chestnut interview hard?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit, not puzzles. Final Round is reportedly the most challenging round.
Does Chestnut give a take-home task?
No, Chestnut does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Chestnut take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Chestnut 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 Chestnut based?
Chestnut is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get Chestnut 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 Chestnut0 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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