HackerRank

Tech recruitment platform for coding skills

Mountain View, California, United States

About HackerRank

HackerRank operates a platform designed for the tech recruitment market, connecting developers with companies looking to hire. The platform allows developers to practice coding, prepare for job interviews, and enhance their skills. For companies, it provides tools to create skills-based coding tests that assess candidates on practical problems they would face in their roles. This method enables companies to make informed hiring decisions based on actual skills rather than traditional metrics. HackerRank serves over 3,000 clients globally, including a quarter of the Fortune 100, and focuses on the growing demand for tech talent across various industries. The company's goal is to help organizations build effective tech teams by emphasizing skills and real-world problem-solving.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$114.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consulting, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work with an intelligent & talented team
Flexible work hours & vacation time
Competitive salary
Insurance for employee & family
Health & wellness benefits

Risks

Increased competition from CEE tech hubs may divert clients and talent.
Recent layoffs could indicate financial instability affecting client trust.
AI-powered plagiarism detection may face privacy and accuracy challenges.

Differentiation

HackerRank offers unbiased assessments focusing on skills, not demographics.
The platform integrates AI to enhance candidate matching and assessment accuracy.
HackerRank provides specialized assessments for cybersecurity roles, addressing industry needs.

Upsides

Growing demand for remote hiring solutions boosts HackerRank's virtual assessment tools.
Partnerships with coding bootcamps expand HackerRank's certification and assessment services.
Shift towards skills-based hiring in non-tech industries opens new markets for HackerRank.

Funding

Total raised$114.49 M
Latest valuation$300.00 M
StageSERIES_D