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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 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]]

==References==
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