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Re:Why we don't hire programmers based on puzzles and tricks by walshemj on Friday February 22, 2013 @02:16PM (#5266097)
Which is strictly forbidden in most jurisdictions.
Re:Why we don't hire programmers based on puzzles and tricks by einhverfr on Saturday February 23, 2013 @03:05AM (#5268952)
It depends on how it is structured.

I doubt there would be anything wrong with saying "we maintain open source project X and we only hire people who have made submissions in this project that we have accepted. If you want to be considered for employment, you must first get involved in the community."