How It Works
Six steps from application to paid trial project. No surprises.
Apply
Submit a short application telling us about your background and how you approach problems. We are not looking for CVs or credentials. We want to understand how you think.
- ●No CV required
- ●Focus on problem-solving approach
- ●Short, direct answers preferred
Receive the challenge pack
Accepted applicants receive the full challenge pack with detailed requirements for all four venture tracks. Rules, submission format, and scoring criteria are fixed and transparent.
- ●Four venture tracks to choose from
- ●Clear submission requirements
- ●Published scoring rubric
Work asynchronously
There is no live coding, no pitch theatre, no synchronous pressure. Work on your own schedule within the 14-day submission window. Manage your time as you see fit.
- ●No live sessions required during submission
- ●Work at your own pace
- ●Async-first by design
Submit your response
Submit your response following the required format. This includes a working artefact and a video walkthrough. Clear reasoning matters more than polish. Incomplete artefacts with strong justification can score higher than complete artefacts with weak thinking.
- ●Follow the submission format
- ●Working artefact required
- ●Video walkthrough required (5 to 7 minutes)
Evaluation
Submissions are scored against the published rubric. We evaluate problem framing, solution quality, trade-off reasoning, business realism, and communication quality. Video walkthroughs are assessed as part of communication quality.
- ●Transparent scoring criteria
- ●Multiple evaluators
- ●Feedback provided to shortlisted participants
Technical review and paid trials
Shortlisted participants are invited to a live technical review (20 to 30 minutes, remote). This is a conversation, not a presentation. We will ask about your trade-offs, what broke, and what you would do differently. Recordings are shared afterward. Based on this review, some participants will be invited into 3 to 4 week paid trial projects.
- ●20 to 30 minute live conversation
- ●Discussion of trade-offs and decisions
- ●Recordings shared with participants
Open professional sessions
During the submission window, we will run open sessions on topics relevant to building a career in data and technology. Examples:
- ●Building a career in data at global organisations
- ●Lessons from real-world delivery
- ●How professionals think about scope and trade-offs
These sessions are:
- ●Open to all accepted participants
- ●Recorded and shared for those who cannot attend live
- ●Not solution guidance — they do not provide hints or advantage specific submissions
Session schedule will be shared with the challenge pack.
Important notes
What this is
- ●A structured evaluation process
- ●A path to paid work with JamboLabs
- ●An opportunity to demonstrate judgement
What this is not
- ●A guaranteed job or internship
- ●A demo contest or speed competition
- ●Primarily about prizes