I spoke with Ryan @ LoopQA today about their hiring process.
We pulled up a past requisition and walked through it: the role received 110 applications in 1 week.
Here’s how the early funnel breaks down:
Initial screening filters focus on:
- Stateside candidates
- Ability to relocate if needed
- W2 eligibility (no sponsorship required)
- Core skills: databases, APIs, JavaScript
From that pool, 67% of applicants were moved into a technical evaluation.
One key part in their process: the technical evaluation outweighs the resume. The evaluation is the primary decision driver. LinkedIn profiles are often reviewed before the resume itself.
A common misconception: timing. There’s no “too late to apply” window. Ryan says, “If the requisition is open, I’m reviewing applications every couple days and pushing people through our process until we have final rounds in place.”
**Ryan let me know he’s filled the QE reqs on the board but mentioned he has another Automation Engineer opening coming out in July with a Charlotte client. If you’re local and looking for your next career adventure, reach out to him directly and reference this site. His email is: ryan@workwithloop.com. I do not own this requisition**