@Ry Walker
Oct 10, 2025
Getting a job at an elite software company is challenging today, especially for junior developers without extensive experience. Despite applications, LeetCode practice, projects, and portfolios, you might still face silence.
Most companies lack time to properly assess junior talent. They scan resumes trying to determine if you can code, collaborate, and ship features—information resumes simply can't convey.
At Tembo, we believe the best way to prove your abilities is by doing actual work. Our Tembo Improvement Proposal (TIP) process can be your pathway to joining our team.
At Tembo, we care less about where you went to school or how many years of experience you have. We care about one thing (to start): can you identify real problems and propose thoughtful solutions?
That's why we created the Tembo Improvement Proposal (TIP) process. And it's not just for people who already work here – it's the first step in your audition.
Look at our product, read our docs, and use our product. Find something that bothers you. Maybe it's:
The key is to find something real. Real problems that are affecting real users.
This is where you prove you can think like an engineer. A TIP isn't just "hey, this is broken" – it's a structured proposal that shows you understand: