HackerRank is a technology hiring platform that enables companies to assess developer skills and conduct technical interviews through standardised, objective tools. More than 2,500 companies worldwide use the platform to evaluate candidates, while a community of over 26 million developers uses it to demonstrate their abilities, earn certifications, and find relevant roles. The platform claims 172,800 skill assessments are completed on it daily - roughly one every eight seconds.
The platform's product suite spans the full technical recruiting cycle. Screen handles take-home coding assessments for candidate screening. Interview supports live pair-programming sessions for structured technical interviews. Engage enables companies to run hackathons and build employer brand among developer audiences. SkillUp is aimed at internal mobility, allowing organisations to assess and develop the skills of existing employees.
HackerRank's customer base spans industries including technology, financial services, and enterprise software. Notable organisations relying on the platform include Airbnb, Stripe, LinkedIn, Atlassian, IBM, Adobe, PayPal, Goldman Sachs, and Canva. The company describes its mission as shifting hiring to prioritise demonstrated skills over educational or professional pedigree.