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Grade
API for performance-based payroll
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- San Francisco
- Fintech
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We re-check Grade 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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- +2h+2hrole spotted & verified1
- +4h+4hyou get the alert1
- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
Working at Grade
Grade is API for performance-based payroll, and now <50 people. For a Fintech company this size, the reality is broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Most Grade jobs are based in San Francisco, CA, USA.
How to actually get hired at Grade
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
With only <50 employees, Grade doesn't have dedicated recruiters. Founders review applications between running the company. The challenge isn't competition — it's visibility. Direct outreach wins.
Who to contact at Grade
We're still mapping Grade's hiring process. At this size (<50 people, Fintech), a founder or department head typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What Grade screens for
domain expertise and regulatory awareness
Tailor your CV to the specific Grade role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill Grade applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Grade (<50 people). They notice.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Grade is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Fintech application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to Grade? Get the contact, not the form.
The Grade interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Grade. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Fintech 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
Grade interview timeline
Grade runs about 7 days from first contact to offer. The median for Fintech companies at <50 people is 10 days, so Grade is faster than most.
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Grade jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Grade hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Grade vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Grade?
Click through to apply, or see our detailed guide on landing a job at Grade.
Does Grade respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at Grade yet.
Who is the hiring manager at Grade?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at Grade?
Roles at <50-person Fintech 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 Grade interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Grade interview hard?
The interview emphasizes relevant experience and culture fit over abstract problems. Hardest stage: Final Round.
Does Grade give a take-home task?
No, Grade does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Grade take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Grade interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A <50-person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is Grade based?
Grade is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get Grade 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 Grade0 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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