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When Dave walked into our London office last month, he wasn't just there for another remote interview. He was there to jam with our team in the music corner, share lunch prepared by our in-house kitchen, and get a real feel for what it's like to be part of the Goodnotes team.
That's exactly what we hoped for.
A Philosophy Born from Experience
Long before the world shifted to remote work, Goodnotes had already embraced the flexibility of distributed teams. But here's what we discovered: while we could interview great candidates over video calls, something special happened when we brought them into our offices. The conversations became more natural, the cultural fit became clearer, and both sides walked away with a genuine understanding of what working together would really be like.
"We've been flying candidates to our offices since before COVID changed everything," explains Vivien, our People Operations Manager. "Joining a company is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, and we want to give you the complete picture — not just what we say our culture is like, but what it actually feels like to be here day-to-day."
Now, as we continue this tradition across our London and Hong Kong offices and satellite locations like Singapore, we're doing it with even more intention.
More Than Just Questions and Answers
When you visit one of our offices, you're not walking into a sterile interview room. You're stepping into our daily reality — and we want you to experience all of it.
Real Conversations with Real People
Between your formal interviews, you'll have chances to chat with team members who aren't evaluating you. They're just excited to meet someone who might join their squad. Whether it's discussing the latest iOS update with one of our developers or hearing about user feedback from our support team, these organic conversations often reveal more than any scripted interview question ever could.
Food That Brings Us Together
If there's one thing our team takes seriously, it's good food. Depending on when you visit, you might enjoy lunch prepared by our talented kitchen team, discover the local spots our London crew swears by, or find yourself debating the best bubble tea flavors with half the office. Some of our best ideas have come from conversations over shared meals.
Join the Fun
Timing your visit with one of our team socials? Even better. Whether we're celebrating a product launch, hosting a game tournament, or just unwinding after a big sprint, you'll see how we connect beyond work. These moments often give candidates the clearest picture of whether they'd thrive here.
The Smoothest Onboarding You'll Ever Experience
Here's something we've noticed: candidates who visit our offices hit the ground running on day one. When Leo started as a product designer after visiting our Hong Kong office, he already knew how to make latte art, and is visualizing this space as his place for running design workshop and community events.
"Walking in on my first official day felt like coming home," Leo shared. "I'd already seen how the team worked together, met people from different departments, and understood the energy of the place."
This face-to-face time helps everyone make better decisions. You'll know if our fast-paced, user-obsessed culture energizes or overwhelms you. We'll see how you collaborate when the cameras are off and the pressure is lower.
We've Got Your Back (and Your Travel Expenses)
We know asking someone to travel for interviews is a big ask. That's why we cover everything:
- Flight costs to any of our office locations
- Accommodation for your entire stay
- Visa fees when needed
- Meals and local transport while you're with us
During your screening call, you can discuss with your recruiter which location works best for you. While we typically invite candidates to our closest office, we're flexible and want to make sure the experience works for your schedule and preferences.
Consider it our investment in finding the right person — and your chance to explore a new city while you're at it.
Global Team, Local Connections
With team members working from 40+ different countries, we're building something truly global at Goodnotes. But global doesn't mean disconnected.
When Ashley - Software Engineer flew from the USA to visit our London office, she was amazed by how quickly she felt part of the team. "Within hours, I understood not just what Goodnotes built, but why we built it and how we worked together to make it happen," she said.
This belief in face-to-face connection runs so deep that we fly our entire team to an offsite every year. Whether we're brainstorming the future of digital note-taking in a beachside retreat or celebrating our wins together in a mountain lodge, these gatherings remind us why human connection matters — even in our digital-first world.
We've learned that the most successful remote workers are those who feel genuinely connected to their teammates. That's why we love onboarding new hires onsite whenever possible — when you know the person behind the Slack avatar, when you've shared a meal with your project partner, when you understand the energy and rhythm of your team, remote work becomes so much richer and more effective.
Ready to Experience Goodnotes?
If you're exploring opportunities with us, we hope you're as excited about meeting in person as we are. For every candidate we're serious about, we aim to bring you onsite at some point in the process — typically for your specialized technical or role-specific interview, panel discussions, and time with your potential hiring manager.
This isn't just about us evaluating you — it's about starting what we hope will be a long, fulfilling journey together. Our interview process is designed to be thorough and fair, giving you multiple ways to showcase your talents while getting to know the real Goodnotes. The onsite component? That's where the magic happens.
Because at the end of the day, we're not just hiring resumes. We're building a team of people who genuinely enjoy working together to create something millions of users love.
Ready to join the team that's redefining digital note-taking? Check out our current openings and start your journey with Goodnotes. We can't wait to meet you — in person.