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Universe
Design and build any kind of website. On your iPhone or iPad.
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- New York
- Consumer
Open roles at Universe
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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 Universe
Universe: Design and build any kind of website. On your iPhone or iPad.. The team is <50 people today. For a Consumer, Content company this size, the reality is broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Most Universe jobs are based in New York, NY, USA; Remote.
How to actually get hired at Universe
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At this size (<50 people), Universe has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at Universe
We haven't verified a contact route at Universe yet. At <50 people in Consumer, Content, the decision-maker is almost always a founder or department head, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Universe screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to Universe. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill Universe applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Universe (<50 people). They notice.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Universe is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Consumer, Content application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to Universe? Get the contact, not the form.
The Universe interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for Universe. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Consumer, Content 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
Universe interview timeline
At 7 days, Universe's process is faster than typical for Consumer, Content (10 days at this size).
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Universe jobs, frequently asked questions
Is Universe hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live Universe vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at Universe?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at Universe.
Does Universe respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Universe.
Who is the hiring manager at Universe?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Universe use?
Universe uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Universe?
Roles at <50-person Consumer, Content 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 Universe interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the Universe interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does Universe give a take-home task?
No, Universe does not include a take-home stage.
How long does Universe take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the Universe interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A <50-person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is Universe based?
Universe is headquartered in New York, NY, USA; Remote.
Get Universe 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 Universe0 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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