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‘A great workplace is stunning colleagues.’ Reed Hastings

One of Endorphin's main goals is to be a workplace with enviable talent density. Being surrounded by the best can elevate your work to a new level. High performance is contagious. More importantly, working with creative, collaborative, and talented colleagues makes work exciting, inspiring, and fun.

Many companies struggle with hiring, and we've made those mistakes too. Managers often treat hiring as a low-priority task squeezed between other duties.

We believe the way a company hires says a lot about what it's like to work there. At Endorphin, hiring is a crucial part of our work and a key responsibility for all team leads. Attracting talented people to our high-talent environment makes us all better. We have a responsibility to be outstanding at our jobs and to raise the bar with every new hire.

Great teams are more than just a group of great individuals. They grow through iterations in roles, culture, and structure while addressing challenges as they come. Building a great team requires continuous improvement in how we work together. We seek new members who elevate us, bring new skills, and add unique value to our existing team.

We also want to bet on people with incredible growth potential, not just those with an impressive portfolio or past accomplishments. As our team grows, we focus on what’s best for the whole, not just individuals.

Hiring is something we will continuously invest time and energy in getting right. We will hold sessions for team leads and hiring managers on hiring approaches, interview techniques, and talent acquisition philosophy to help us become better at this crucial part of our job.

What We Look For

When extending an opportunity to work with us, here are some qualities we value:

• Initiative Over Experience: We prioritize initiative over experience. We aren’t impressed by résumés or industry prestige alone. We believe individuals with drive and intelligence will exceed expectations, so skills come first, experience second.
• "Yes! And...": This improv principle means building on others' ideas. It fosters an open and supportive environment, essential for team building.
• Keep It Simple: We value people who can explain complex subjects in simple terms. Simplicity shows deep understanding, and great thinkers are often great teachers.
• Collaborative Challenge: Endless debates help us question our assumptions and explore unconventional options. We want people who challenge us and push boundaries.
• Strong Character: We believe character is more important than skills and always look for strong character.
• Commitment to Craft: Commitment is about taking pride in your work, caring for every detail, and helping others meet the same standards.
• Culture-Add Over Culture Fit: Hiring for a "culture fit" risks creating sameness. We look for value alignment rather than similar backgrounds or experiences.
• Openness and Transparency: Humble people who communicate openly, give and receive feedback constructively, and build trust with teammates and clients.