How We Hire
Our Hiring Process
We know applying to a new role is a meaningful investment of your time. We aim to respect that time with an experience that’s clear and considerate from the start. Every role is different, but here’s what our typical journey looks like:
Submit Your Application
Provide your resume and any relevant links through our Careers Site. Pro tip: Authenticity stands out, so make sure your materials show us who you are.
Talk with a TA Partner
If your skills are a match, you’ll connect with Talent Acquisition to learn more about Abnormal, and for us to understand what you’re looking for in your next role.
Get to Know the Hiring Manager
We’ll dive deeper into your background to explore how you like to work, and you’ll get the chance to learn more about the role and the people you might work with.
Show Off Your Skills
You’ll complete an assessment that aligns with your role, ranging from AI-augmented coding projects to practical presentations.
Meet the Team
You’ll meet team members across functions to explore how your values and strengths align with ours.
What Makes You Abnormal?
Abnormal isn’t a company for coasters. We hire people who crave velocity, stretch beyond their own expectations, and aren’t afraid to take the wheel. You might not thrive here if:
- You need rigid rules instead of flexible frameworks
- You wait for permission before taking initiative
- You see AI as a trend, not a tool
- You want predictable work over real-world impact
- You avoid ambiguity instead of seeking clarity
Evolving How We Hire
We believe an AI mindset is foundational to success at Abnormal — and we want to start that conversation from day one. For some engineering roles, that means exploring new ways to assess AI curiosity and experience earlier than most companies do. The DevAI Challenge is a take-home technical assessment that mirrors the kind of AI-powered problem-solving we do every day. It reflects the experimentation, learning, and creativity we value. Candidates who succeed show not just strong fundamentals, but a readiness and desire to build with AI. At minimum, you’ll learn something new. At best, you’ll find a team and mission that match your ambition. If you’re excited to help reimagine cybersecurity with AI, this is a process designed for you.
AI-Powered Hiring in Action
We're AI-native across the entire company and our hiring processes are no exception. We use AI to focus on what matters: your potential. No algorithmic filters or robotic shortcuts, just tools that help us make smarter, more inclusive hiring decisions. Because we work with AI daily, we expect you to be comfortable with it too. We want your perspective and trust you'll use AI to support you in our hiring process, not speak for you.
You Can Expect Us to Use AI to:
- Draft inclusive, bias-aware job descriptions
- Help prepare and support interviewers with coaching and feedback
- Analyze pipeline data to improve candidate experience
- Continuously improve our speed and quality of process through insights
- Drive focused interviews with evidence-based recall and feedback
We Expect You to Use AI to:
- Proofread or format your resume
- Practice with interview prep tools
- Brainstorm and refine your thinking
- Research Abnormal and your interview panel
- Learn about cybersecurity concepts
Our Hiring AI Red Flags:
- Copy/pasting generic content into applications
- Inflating your background or skill set
- Using AI tools to feed you interview answers live
- Letting AI tools craft your take-home assessments (unless asked to)
- Fraudulent behavior or impersonation
How to Show Up
You don’t need to be perfect, but you should be prepared. Here’s how to show up in a way that reflects who you are and what matters to us.
Be yourself.
We want to know who you are, what you care about and what makes you tick.
Do your homework.
Learn about our mission, products, and people. We’re proud of what we’re building.
Share your past work.
We’ll go deep. Real examples > polished talking points.
Show your AI mindset.
Whether you’re technical or not, we want to hear how you think about and engage with AI.
Ask bold questions.
Interviews should be two-sided—and candid.
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