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- San Francisco
- Consumer
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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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- day 3day 3you've applied~8
- day 7+day 7+hits the job boards250+
Working at x1
x1 is a Consumer company based in San Francisco, CA, USA. For a Consumer company this size, the reality is broad remit, direct access to founders, and equity that still means something if the company works out.
Most x1 jobs are based in San Francisco, CA, USA.
How to actually get hired at x1
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At this size (<50 people), x1 has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at x1
We haven't verified a contact route at x1 yet. At <50 people in Consumer, 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 x1 screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Don't send a generic CV to x1. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill x1 applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at x1 (<50 people). They notice.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. x1 is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Consumer application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Applying to x1? Get the contact, not the form.
The x1 interview process
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for x1. What follows is the typical process for a <50-person Consumer 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
x1 interview timeline
At 7 days, x1's process is faster than typical for Consumer (10 days at this size).
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x1 jobs, frequently asked questions
Is x1 hiring right now?
We aren't tracking any live x1 vacancies today. We re-check daily and this page updates as soon as a role appears.
How do I apply for a job at x1?
Apply directly through the links above, or read our guide on how to actually get hired at x1.
Does x1 respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for x1.
Who is the hiring manager at x1?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at x1?
<50-person Consumer companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
How many rounds is the x1 interview?
3 stages: Intro Call, Technical Deep Dive, Final Round.
Is the x1 interview hard?
It concentrates on relevant experience and culture fit rather than abstract puzzles. The stage candidates find hardest is Final Round.
Does x1 give a take-home task?
No, x1 does not include a take-home stage.
How long does x1 take to get back to you?
Around 7 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the x1 interview?
Prepare for relevant experience and culture fit. A <50-person startup wants proof you can ship, not that you can whiteboard.
Where is x1 based?
x1 is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Get x1 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 x10 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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