Junior Code Wrangler

Automattic's interview process typically starts with an online coding test, followed by a take‑home trial project that mirrors real work. Successful candidates then face a technical interview focused on code review, architecture, and problem‑solving, and finally an HR conversation to assess cultural fit. The difficulty is moderate to high; practicing real‑world coding tasks and reviewing open‑source contributions helps.

Automattic embraces a fully remote, async work culture that empowers employees to set their own schedules while delivering high‑impact results. The company invests heavily in professional growth, offering learning budgets, mentorship programs, and opportunities to contribute to open‑source projects. Employees enjoy a strong work‑life balance, generous paid time off, and a supportive community that values diversity and inclusion.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related discipline (2025‑2026 batch). Minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.0/10). No active backlogs at the time of joining. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and web development. Passion for open‑source and remote collaboration.

Round 1: Online coding challenge → Round 2: Take‑home trial project (real‑world code wrangler task) → Round 3: Technical interview with senior engineers → Round 4: HR interview (culture fit and logistics)

Automattic is a global leader in web publishing and a pioneer of remote‑first work culture. Founded in 2005, the company powers WordPress.com, Jetpack, WooCommerce and a suite of other products that serve millions of users worldwide. Its mission is to democratize publishing and make the web a better place, and it achieves this by empowering a distributed team of engineers, designers, and product people who collaborate across time zones without a traditional office. The company is known for its flat hierarchy, generous benefits, and a culture that values autonomy, curiosity, and continuous learning. The Junior Code Wrangler role is an entry‑level software engineering position focused on building and enhancing the WordPress.com ecosystem. As a Code Wrangler, you will work on core features of WordPress.com, Jetpack, and WooCommerce, contributing to both front‑end and back‑end components. The position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while being part of a globally distributed engineering team. You will be mentored by senior engineers and will have the opportunity to participate in the unique "trial" hiring process that Automattic uses to assess real‑world coding ability. Key responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and maintain PHP‑based services that power WordPress.com and related products. 2. Build interactive UI components using JavaScript, React, and Gutenberg block architecture. 3. Write clean, testable code and contribute to the company’s extensive automated test suites. 4. Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback and learning from peers. 5. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement fixes. 6. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to deliver features end‑to‑end. 7. Contribute to documentation and knowledge‑sharing within the team. 8. Stay up‑to‑date with emerging web technologies and propose improvements to the tech stack. 9. Engage in the company’s agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives. 10. Assist in the development of Gutenberg blocks and other extensibility points. Tech stack: PHP (WordPress core), JavaScript (ES6+), React, Gutenberg, REST APIs, MySQL, Docker, GitHub Actions for CI/CD. Growth path: Starting as a Junior Code Wrangler, you can progress to Mid‑Level Engineer, Senior Engineer, and eventually Staff Engineer or Engineering Manager, with opportunities to lead product areas or contribute to open‑source initiatives. Automattic encourages continuous learning through internal workshops, conference sponsorships, and a generous education stipend. Why join Automattic? The company offers a competitive global salary, a fully remote work model that respects work‑life balance, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. You will work on products that impact billions of users, gain exposure to cutting‑edge web technologies, and grow alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry.