Careers at Magnolia

Sure you can! More than 40% of Magnolians work 100% remotely, and most of the rest work in an easy-going home office set up where possible. However, we enjoy it when people visit our HQ or any other office hub nearby. We believe that human connection goes a long way, while flexibility is still much valued.

Yes, we do! Our team spirit allows flexibility for the individual and strives for balanced capacity planning within the team. We are an outcome-oriented company. We trust our employees to use their freedom responsibly.

Our headquarters is in Basel, Switzerland, but we have several offices and coworking places around the world. Please see all our office locations here.

We embrace the desires and needs of digital nomads, expatriates, or anyone who might wish to set anchor in a new destination while working for us; therefore, we are open to finding solutions for relocation requests.

We apply our Diversity and Inclusion Policy in our recruitment.

At Magnolia, we are committed to:

• a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, victimization, and vilification;
• treating employees fairly and with respect;
• a workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces individual differences;
• equal employment opportunities based on ability, performance, and potential.

We believe that the best advertisement that we can get starts in-house. Magnolians are encouraged to recommend talents they consider a great addition to the company. We also have an attractive remuneration scheme, as the cherry on top. We encourage anyone interested to reach out to friends or former colleagues who work at Magnolia so that they can inform our HR department.

We have a well-established internship program where students are welcome to join Magnolia on a full-time or part-time basis. We also encourage students to apply for junior roles whenever available.

We respect the time and energy of everyone invested in working for us. We aim to reward that with a speedy and efficient recruitment process.

While there might be some differences in the recruitment process for our various roles,  applicants can expect the following stages: 

1. CV Review

The initial screening is where recruiters evaluate applicants’ qualifications, career history, and key achievements to ensure they meet the basic role requirements.

2. Initial  Interview – Personality & Cultural Fit

An exploratory conversation focused on soft skills, values, and communication style to determine whether the candidate’s personality aligns with the company’s culture.

3. Technical Expertise & Job-Specific Skills Assessment

A deep dive into the candidate’s professional capabilities, using tests, case studies, or technical interviews to verify their ability to perform the role’s core tasks.

4. Team Interview – Chemistry Check

A meeting with potential teammates to assess interpersonal compatibility, collaboration style, and how naturally the candidate might integrate into the existing group dynamic.

5. Interview with the Hiring Manager / Head of Department

The final stage, where leadership evaluates overall fit, long-term potential, and readiness to contribute strategically to the department’s goals.

Usually, for technical roles, we do have a take-home assignment or an onsite technical interview. For other roles, you might be asked to present a case study you’ve worked on.

No Cover Letter is necessary for our roles. We are mindful of your time and believe that once we have the chance to get to know you in an interview, that will suffice to learn about your motivations, aspirations, and drivers regarding Magnolia. However, you’re welcome to send applications with a personal message. 

We try our best to reply as soon as possible to job applications. However, due to the many CVs coming in daily, you should expect to hear back from us in a maximum of two weeks if your application has been selected for an interview.