HackerRank

HackerRank is a technology company[1] that focuses on competitive

HackerRank
programming challenges for both consumers and businesses. Developers
compete by writing programs according to provided specifications.[2][3]
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.[4]

HackerRank categorizes most of their programming challenges into a

number of core computer science domains,[5] 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. Formerly Interview Street,
In addition to individual coding challenges, HackerRank also hosts contests Inc.
(often referred to by HackerRank as "CodeSprints") where users compete on Founded 1 July 2012 
the same programming challenges during a set period of time and are then
Founders Vivek Ravisankar
ranked at the conclusion of the event. HackerRank is part of the growing
Harishankaran
gamification trend within competitive computer programming.[6] The
Karunanidhi
consumer side of their website is free for coders to use.
Headquarters Mountain View, CA,
United States
History
Website www.hackerrank
.com (http://www.ha
HackerRank was founded as InterviewStreet Inc. by two NIT Trichy alumni,
ckerrank.com)
Vivek Ravisankar and Hari Karunanidhi.[7][8] 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,[9] and currently have venture capital backing from Khosla Ventures
and Battery Ventures.[10]

Funding

In July 2015, HackerRank received $7.5 million funding from Japanese firm Recruit Holdings’ HR technology
fund.[7] On February 13, 2018 HackerRank announced it had raised $30 million in Series C funding, led by JMI
Equity.[11][12]

Acquisition

In December 2019, HackerRank acquired Mimir, a cloud-based service that provides tools for teaching computer
science courses.[13] Mimir is used by Google and some universities including Michigan State, UCLA, Oregon
State and Purdue. Mimir is HackerRank’s first acquisition.[13]

HackerRank for Work

Their enterprise-side product, HackerRank for Work, is a subscription service that aims to help companies
source, screen, and hire engineers and other technical employees.[14] 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.[3] In addition to screening, HackerRank also hosts
programming hackathons, referred to as CodeSprints, as a way for companies to source technical candidates.[5]
HackerRank’s customers include Yahoo!, Quora, and Amazon.

See also
CodeChef
HackerEarth
CodeFights
Codeforces
CodinGame
Topcoder
Codewars

References
1. "Interview Street first Indian company to be chosen for an incubation programme at Y Combinator" (http://arti
cles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-08-24/news/29922790_1_start-ups-mentoring-seed-funding).
timesofindia-economictimes.
2. Anthony Wing Kosner (12 June 2014). "HackerRank Solves Tech Hiring Crisis By Finding Programmers
Where They Live" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykosner/2014/06/12/hackerrank-solves-tech-hiring-cri
sis-by-finding-programmers-where-they-live). Forbes.
3. "HackerRank works with Oracle Taleo, Greenhouse, Jobvite for technical interviews - Business Insider" (htt
p://uk.businessinsider.com/hackerrank-oracle-taleo-greenhouse-jobvite-technical-interviews-2015-4?r=US).
Business Insider. 14 April 2015.
4. HackerRank (8 January 2018). "Computer science tracks supported by HackerRank" (https://www.hackerran
k.com/dashboard).
5. "Ready, set, go! MassDiGI and HackerRank announce CodeSprint – 2/20/15 - MassDiGI" (http://www.massdi
gi.org/sip-blog/ready-set-go-massdigi-and-hackerrank-announce-codesprint-22015/). massdigi.org.
6. "HackerRank 'gamifies' technical job recruiting for game companies (exclusive) - GamesBeat - Games - by
Dean Takahashi" (https://venturebeat.com/2014/08/29/hackerrank-gamifies-technical-job-recruiting-for-game
-companies-exclusive). VentureBeat. 29 August 2014.
7. Chathurvedula, Sadhana (2016-01-13). "HackerRank launches new simplified job portal for programmers" (h
ttps://www.livemint.com/Companies/ZuxPL08Nh2FmVBBypL0fnI/HackerRank-launches-new-simplified-job-p
ortal-for-programmer.html). livemint. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
8. Pant <drishti.pant@peoplematters.in>, Drishti; Ltd, People Matters Media Pvt (2018-05-18). "How
HackerRank uses coding challenges to find great developers" (https://www.peoplematters.in/article/techhr-20
18/how-hackerrank-uses-coding-challenges-to-find-great-developers-18297). People Matters. Retrieved
2020-01-01.
9. Frederic Lardinois. "HackerRank Launches A New Social Platform For Coders Based Around Puzzles And
Real-World Problems" (https://techcrunch.com/2012/09/11/hackerrank-social-platform-for-coders).
TechCrunch. AOL.
10. "HackerRank brings in $9 million to help companies land good recruits" (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hac
kerrank-brings-9-million-help-171847348.html). Yahoo Finance. 12 June 2014.
11. HackerRank. "HackerRank Raises $30 Million to Transform the Developer Hiring Process" (https://www.prne
wswire.com/news-releases/hackerrank-raises-30-million-to-transform-the-developer-hiring-process-3005977
24.html). www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
12. Lardinois, Frederic. "HackerRank raises $30M to match developers with jobs" (https://techcrunch.com/2018/
02/13/hackerrank-raises-30m-to-match-developers-with-jobs/). TechCrunch. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
13. "HackerRank acquires Mimir, an online platform for computer science courses" (http://social.techcrunch.com/
2019/12/17/hackerrank-acquires-mimir-an-online-platform-for-computer-science-courses/). TechCrunch.
Retrieved 2020-01-01.
14. Max Nisen (20 August 2014). "For coders, tests will replace resumes and interviews" (http://qz.com/245642/f
or-coders-tests-will-replace-resumes-and-interviews). Quartz.

External links
HackerRank (https://www.hackerrank.com/)

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