HackerRank is a technology company[1] that focuses on competitive programming challenges for both consumers and businesses. Developers compete by writing programs according to provided specifications. HackerRank's programming challenges can be solved in a variety of programming languages (including Java, C++, PHP, Python, SQL, and JavaScript) and span multiple computer science domains.[2]
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| Formerly | Interview Street, Inc. |
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| Founded | 1 July 2012  |
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| Headquarters | Mountain View, CA , United States |
| Website | www |
HackerRank categorizes most of their programming challenges into a number of core computer science domains,[3] including database management, mathematics, and artificial intelligence.
When a programmer submits a solution to a programming challenge, their submission is scored on the accuracy of their output. Programmers are then ranked globally on the HackerRank leaderboard and earn badges based on their accomplishments, which is intended to drive competition among users. In addition to individual coding challenges, HackerRank also hosts contests (often referred to by HackerRank as "CodeSprints") where users compete on the same programming challenges during a set period of time and are then ranked at the conclusion of the event. HackerRank is part of the growing gamification trend within competitive computer programming.[4] The consumer side of their website is free for coders to use.
History
editHackerRank was founded as InterviewStreet Inc. by two NIT Trichy alumni, Vivek Ravisankar and Hari Karunanidhi.[5][6] HackerRank is a Y Combinator-backed company, and was the first Indian company accepted into Y Combinator.[1] They also participated in TechCrunch Disrupt in 2012,[7] and currently have venture capital backing from Khosla Ventures and Battery Ventures.[8]
Funding
editIn July 2015, HackerRank received $7.5 million funding from Japanese firm Recruit Holdings’ HR technology fund.[5] On February 13, 2018 HackerRank announced it had raised $30 million in Series C funding, led by JMI Equity.[9][10]
Acquisition
editIn December 2019, HackerRank acquired Mimir, a cloud-based service that provides tools for teaching computer science courses.[11] Mimir is used by Google and some universities including Michigan State, UCLA, Oregon State and Purdue. Mimir is HackerRank’s first acquisition.[11]
HackerRank for Work
editTheir enterprise-side product, HackerRank for Work, is a subscription service that aims to help companies source, screen (CodePair), and hire engineers and other technical employees.[12] The product is intended to allow technical recruiters to use programming challenges to test candidates on their specific programming skills and better understand their qualification for a certain role. Candidate's challenges, once submitted, are auto-scored and the results are then provided to the technical recruiter for review.[13] In addition to screening, HackerRank also hosts programming hackathons, referred to as CodeSprints, as a way for companies to source technical candidates.[3] HackerRank’s customers include Yahoo!, Quora, and Amazon.[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Interview Street first Indian company to be chosen for an incubation programme at Y Combinator". timesofindia-economictimes. Archived from the original on October 1, 2011.
- ^ HackerRank (8 January 2018). "Computer science tracks supported by HackerRank".
- ^ a b "Ready, set, go! MassDiGI and HackerRank announce CodeSprint – 2/20/15 - MassDiGI". massdigi.org.
- ^ "HackerRank 'gamifies' technical job recruiting for game companies (exclusive) - GamesBeat - Games - by Dean Takahashi". VentureBeat. 29 August 2014.
- ^ a b Chathurvedula, Sadhana (2016-01-13). "HackerRank launches new simplified job portal for programmers". livemint. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- ^ Pant <drishti.pant@peoplematters.in>, Drishti; Ltd, People Matters Media Pvt (2018-05-18). "How HackerRank uses coding challenges to find great developers". People Matters. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- ^ Frederic Lardinois. "HackerRank Launches A New Social Platform For Coders Based Around Puzzles And Real-World Problems". TechCrunch. AOL.
- ^ "HackerRank brings in $9 million to help companies land good recruits". Yahoo Finance. 12 June 2014.
- ^ HackerRank. "HackerRank Raises $30 Million to Transform the Developer Hiring Process". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
- ^ Lardinois, Frederic. "HackerRank raises $30M to match developers with jobs". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
- ^ a b "HackerRank acquires Mimir, an online platform for computer science courses". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
- ^ Max Nisen (20 August 2014). "For coders, tests will replace resumes and interviews". Quartz.
- ^ "HackerRank works with Oracle Taleo, Greenhouse, Jobvite for technical interviews - Business Insider". Business Insider. 14 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2015.