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Sift
The Leader in Digital Trust & Safety
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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 Sift
Sift is a B2B, Security company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Working at a B2B, Security company at this stage means opportunity to shape your role based on the company stage.
San Francisco, CA, USA is where most Sift positions are located.
How to actually get hired at Sift
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Sift runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Sift isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Sift
No verified contact route for Sift yet. Based on size () and sector (B2B, Security), the hiring manager is likely the decision-maker, but treat this as a model.
What Sift screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Sift role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Sift applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Sift ( people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Sift is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
Most B2B, Security applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Applying to Sift? Get the contact, not the form.
The Sift interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Sift. What follows is the typical process for a -person B2B, Security company, so treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
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Recruiter Screen
Phone or video · 30 min
What it testsBasic qualification and logisticsUsually run byRecruiter or HR - 2
Hiring Manager Interview
Video call · 45 min
What it testsRole fit and experience deep-diveUsually run byHiring manager - 3
Technical/Functional Round
Video call · 60 min
What it testsSkills assessment and problem-solvingUsually run byTeam members - 4
Final Round
In-person or video · 60 min
What it testsCulture fit and cross-functional alignmentUsually run bySenior leadership
Sift interview timeline
Expect 14 days total. Compared to similar B2B, Security companies (14 days median), Sift is about average.
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Sift jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Sift hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Sift vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Sift?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Sift.
Does Sift respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Sift's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Sift?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
What ATS does Sift use?
Sift uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Sift?
Expect 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B, Security roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
How many rounds is the Sift interview?
4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical/Functional Round, Final Round.
Is the Sift interview hard?
Expect relevant experience and culture fit, not algorithm trivia. Candidates report Final Round as the toughest stage.
Does Sift give a take-home task?
No, Sift does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Sift take to get back to you?
Around 14 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Sift interview?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit. At people, they're testing whether you can operate without process, not whether you memorised algorithms.
Where is Sift based?
Sift is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get Sift 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 Sift0 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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