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HackerEarth
Delivers best-in-class innovation management and technical recruitment software and helps companies fast-track their growth
About HackerEarth
HackerEarth operates as a software company providing solutions for technical talent assessment and management. Founded in November 2012 by Sachin Gupta and Vivek Prakash, alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, the company originated from their personal experiences and passion for programming. The journey began in a college dorm room with an idea to create a platform, initially named MyCareerStack, to help fellow students prepare for technical job interviews. This initial product provided tutorials, a code editor, and discussion forums. Recognizing a larger market need, they pivoted to an automated technical assessment software, officially launching HackerEarth in February 2013 after participating in the GSF Accelerator program.
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The company serves organizations of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, that need to hire technical talent. Its client roster includes prominent names like Amazon, Walmart Labs, Barclays, and Deloitte. HackerEarth's business model is primarily subscription-based, offering its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to enterprise clients. Revenue is also generated through sponsored hackathons and coding challenges, where companies pay fees to source candidates and foster innovation. The platform operates on a two-pronged strategy: providing tools for recruitment and a platform for innovation management.
HackerEarth's product suite is designed to streamline the entire technical hiring process. Key offerings include 'HackerEarth Assessments', an ISO-certified platform with a library of over 22,000 questions across more than 1,000 skills, enabling companies to conduct automated coding tests. Another significant product is 'FaceCode', a remote video interviewing tool with a collaborative code editor and diagram board for real-time technical evaluations. For innovation, 'HackerEarth Sprint' allows organizations to host internal and external hackathons to crowdsource ideas and solutions. The platform also supports integrations with major Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Workable and Greenhouse for a seamless workflow. A major differentiator is its active community of over 4 million developers, which serves as a talent pool for client companies and a space for programmers to practice and compete.
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- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Sector
- Other B2B Software
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Series A5 investors entered at this stage
DHI Group
Prime Venture Partners
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Beenos Partners
Beenext
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