HackerEarth

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{{Infobox company
| name = HackerEarth
| logo = HackerEarth logo.png
| foundation = November 2012
| founders = Sachin Gupta<br />vivek prakash
| location_city = San Francisco, California
| num_locations = United States, India, China
| products = {{plainlist|
*HackerEarth for Developers
*HackerEarth Assessments }}
| location_country = USA
| industry = [[Software Company]]
| website = {{URL|hackerearth.com}}
}}

'''HackerEarth''' is an Indian software company headquartered in San Francisco, US, that provides enterprise [[software]] that helps organisations with their technical hiring needs.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/business-today-coolest-start-ups-2015-hackerearth-success/story/219950.html|title=Coolest Start-ups 2015: HackerEarth helps find top-quality coders for tech companies|website=www.businesstoday.in|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> HackerEarth is used by organizations for technical skill assessment and remote video interviewing. In addition to that HackerEarth also has a community and since inception built a base of 4M+ developers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=An Innovative Platform By The Developers By The Developers: HackerEarth|url=https://www.code-brew.com/2018/06/25/an-innovative-platform-by-the-developers-for-the-developers-hackerearth/|access-date=2018-09-15|website=www.code-brew.com|language=en-US}}</ref> In the community, HackerEarth is known for having conducted 1000+ [[hackathon]]s and 10,000+ [[Competitive programming|programming challenges]] to date. HackerEarth has raised $11.5 million in funding over three rounds.<ref name=":4" /> Currently, more than 750 customers worldwide use its technical coding assessments platform, including [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]],<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|last=Kearl|first=Mary|title=How a tech recruiting platform used by Amazon and PayPal is tackling bias in the hiring process by eliminating the need for resumes and cover letters|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/how-tech-recruiting-platform-hackerearth-tackles-bias-hiring-process|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Business Insider}}</ref> [[Walmart Labs]], [[ThoughtWorks|Thoughtworks]], [[Société Générale|Societe Generale]], HP, [[VMware]], [[DBS Bank|DBS]], [[HCL Technologies|HCL]], [[General Electric|GE]], [[Wipro]], [[Barclays]], [[Pitney Bowes]], [[Intel]], and [[Larsen & Toubro Infotech|L&T Infotech]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|date=2017-04-12|title=HackerEarth Secures $4.5 Mn Funding From DHI Group Inc., Aims To Expand International Footprint - Inc42 Media|language=en-US|work=Inc42 Media|url=https://inc42.com/buzz/hackerearth-funding/|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/hackerearth-connects-indias-developers|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> HackerEarth is backed by GSF Global and Angelprime.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/hackerearth-forays-into-us-japan-markets/articleshow/56495759.cms|title=HackerEarth forays into US, Japan markets|date=2017-01-12|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-12-28}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Early years ===
Founded in November 2012 by Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee alumni Sachin Gupta and Vivek Prakash,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/5-ways-to-improve-people-management-skills/articleshow/65109478.cms|title=Provide direction and goals to your team without micromanaging, and be open to new ideas and approaches," says Vivek Prakash, co-founder of HackerEarth.|date=2013-03-12|work=economictimes|access-date=Jul 23, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> HackerEarth began its journey as MyCareerStack<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp|title=CareerStack Innovations Pvt. Ltd. does not have any Key Executives recorded.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/HackerEarth-in-finals-of-global-startup-competition/articleshow/29526978.cms|title=HackerEarth in finals of global startup competition {{!}} Gadgets Now|website=Gadget Now|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> a social interactive platform geared toward technical interviews. Initially, the learning platform was aimed at leveling the playing field for technical interviews for campus students via tutorials on concepts in [[Computer programming|programming]], blogs, [[Job interview|interview questions]], an online code editor, and a [[discussion forum]].

Later, Sachin and Vivek pivoted this idea to create an automated technical assessment software product<ref name=":0" /> that helps in hiring skilled developers cost effectively — and launched the product in February 2013. Two years later, HackerEarth launched its innovation management software;<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/tech-firm-hackerearth-launches-co-innovation-platform-startup-connect-77174|title=Tech firm HackerEarth launches co-innovation platform 'Startup Connect'|date=2018-02-28|work=The News Minute|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> an upgraded version was released in early 2018.

=== Growth and Funding ===
The startup was part of the first batch of GSF Accelerator in 2012,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://techcircle.vccircle.com/2018/05/01/support-systems-how-many-startups-has-gsf-accelerator-bred-for-success/|title=Launch pads: How many startups has GSF Accelerator bred for success?|date=2018-05-01|work=Techcircle|access-date=2018-09-15|language=en-US}}</ref> and it later secured $500,000 from early-stage investor Prime Ventures.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.vcpost.com/articles/21890/20140225/india-based-hackerearth-secures-500k-in-seed-funding-round.htm|title=India-based HackerEarth secures $500K in seed funding round|date=2014-02-25|work=Venture Capital Post|access-date=2018-09-15|language=en}}</ref> The Bangalore and California-based company raised $4.5 million in a Series A<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|date=2017-04-12|title=HackerEarth gets $4.5 mn in Series A funding|language=en-US|work=VCCircle|url=https://www.vccircle.com/hackerearth-gets-4-5-mn-in-series-a-funding/|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> round led by DHI Group Inc. with participation from Prime Ventures and Beenext in February 2017.<ref name=":1" /> In December of 2018, HackerEarth secured the next round of funding. The Series B funding was led by the Jo Hirao Office for a total value of $6.5 Million.

HackerEarth raised a total of $11,500,000 in funding over three rounds.

The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA apart from offices in India and China.
== Products and Services ==

=== HackerEarth Assessments ===
HackerEarth Assessments is an ISO certified coding assessment platform<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/r4cHKIS47InkxO0LgBalaK/Startups-devise-hiring-platforms-for-tech-jobs.html|title=Start-ups devise hiring platforms for tech jobs|first=Aparna|last=Ghosh|date=March 5, 2014|website=mint}}</ref> that helps organizations hire developers using automated technical coding tests. The proprietary tech assessment platform vets technical talent through skill-based evaluation and analytics. Companies also use the product for lateral recruitment and university [[Recruitment|hiring]].

=== Facecode ===
Facecode is HackerEarth’s video interview software for hiring developers. It has advanced pair programming and proctoring features that help companies interview developers.

=== Remote hiring solutions<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gupta|first=Sachin|date=2020-05-22|title=A Step-By-Step Guide For All Of Your Company's Remote Hiring Needs|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/350992|access-date=2020-06-29|website=Entrepreneur|language=en}}</ref> ===
HackerEarth helps organizations source, assess, interview, and hire top tech talent from anywhere for all developer roles. With the help of their products and online hackathons, HackerEarth provides [https://remotestack.in remote hiring solutions] for organizations worldwide.

=== Contests ===
HackerEarth Contests include [[Hackathon|hackathons]], [[Programming Challenges|programming challenges]], and coding competitions for developers and companies.{{cn|date=April 2020}}

=== Practice ===
HackerEarth Practice offers programming [[Tutorial|tutorials]] ([[Data structure|data structures]], algorithms, math, [[Python (programming language)|Python]], [[machine learning]], etc.) and practice problems for developers to hone their skills and showcase their profile.<ref name=":3" />

=== HackerEarth Student Ambassador ===
The HackerEarth University Ambassador Program is a platform for students to run programming club in their university.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://analyticsindiamag.com/top-campus-outreach-programs-by-tech-giants/|title=Top Campus Outreach Programs By Tech Giants|last=Choudhury|first=Ambika|date=2019-12-06|website=Analytics India Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>
== Awards and Recognition ==

* HackerEarth was a finalist at the Seedstars World startup competition held in [[Geneva]] in February 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech-news/HackerEarth-in-finals-of-global-startup-competition/articleshow/29526978.cms|title=HackerEarth in finals of global startup competition - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> HackerEarth won the India regional competition for Seedstars, which had over 50 short listed startups.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech-news/HackerEarth-in-finals-of-global-startup-competition/articleshow/29526978.cms|title=HackerEarth in finals of global startup competition - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-12-29|quote=HackerEarth won the India regional competition for Seedstars beating more than 50 short listed startups.}}</ref>
* HackerEarth appeared on Nasscom’s EMERGE 10 list in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/hreuaBUAKKosM5YkKXrJtL/Nasscoms-top-10-hottest-startups.html|title=Nasscom's top 10 hottest start-ups|last=Srivastava|first=Moulishree|date=2015-10-13|work=Live Mint|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>
* Sachin Gupta was featured on the 2016 Forbes 30 under 30 Asia (Enterprise Technology) list.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30-asia-2016/enterprise-tech/#6217107578fe|title=30 Under 30 2016 Asia: Enterprise Tech|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref>
* Business Insider picked HackerEarth as one of the hottest enterprise startups in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/The-18-hottest-enterprise-startups-of-2017/articleshow/59443382.cms|title=The 18 hottest enterprise startups of 2017|work=Business Insider|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> Investors found the company to be 10.2x more valuable in 2017<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/investors-say-these-are-the-18-hottest-enterprise-startups-from-seattles-booming-tech-scene-to-watch-in-2020/articleshow/72534499.cms|title=The 18 hottest enterprise startups of 2017|work=Business Insider|access-date=2018-09-03}}</ref> than the previous valuation.
* In April 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Great Place to Work® Institute (India) posted on LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/great-place-to-work-institute-india_gotgreatcertified-activity-6655376764497424384-I_yH|access-date=2020-06-29|website=www.linkedin.com|language=en}}</ref> HackerEarth was certified as a great place to work from the Great Place to Work Institute.

== Criticism ==
* HackerEarth does not allow the deletion of accounts, it is merely possible to "deactivate" accounts. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://help.hackerearth.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004750294-How-do-I-delete-my-account- |title=How do I delete my account? |website=help.hackerearth.com}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Devpost]]

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