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Onlook
Cursor for Designers
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- San Francisco
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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 Onlook
Onlook is Cursor for Designers, and now <50 people. Working at a B2B, Engineering, Product and Design 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 Onlook positions are located.
How to actually get hired at Onlook
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At <50 people, Onlook has no recruiting team. Your application lands with a founder who is also running sales, product and payroll. The obstacle isn't a queue or an ATS, it's being seen at all. Cold outreach outperforms the form here, consistently.
Who to contact at Onlook
Contact route not yet verified for Onlook. 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 Onlook screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Onlook's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill Onlook applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Onlook (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Onlook is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
Most B2B, Engineering, Product and Design applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to Onlook? Get the contact, not the form.
The Onlook interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Onlook. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design 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
Onlook interview timeline
Expect 7 days total. Compared to similar B2B, Engineering, Product and Design companies (10 days median), Onlook is faster.
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Onlook jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Onlook hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Onlook vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Onlook?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Onlook.
Does Onlook respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Onlook's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Onlook?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at Onlook?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
How many rounds is the Onlook interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Onlook interview hard?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit, not puzzles. Final Round is reportedly the most challenging round.
Does Onlook give a take-home task?
No, Onlook does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Onlook take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Onlook interview?
relevant experience and culture fit is the priority. Show you can work autonomously — that matters more than algorithms at <50 people.
Where is Onlook based?
Onlook is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get Onlook 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 Onlook0 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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