But I haven't answered your question precisely: We don't offer a pair, because we don't use the coding platforms. I'd say the homework counts about 80%, the following tech interview 20%.

Of course I have to trust the candidates that they made the homework themselves, but if you don't start on a trust basis that would be a really bad starting point. There's still probation to make sure they're a good fit. I'm investing a lot more work into vetting when it's an overseas candidate compared to local, but mostly to make sure we don't put someone on the street, because I didn't do my job properly.