Coding interview assessment for software developer hiring
A resume cannot show how someone codes or reasons. A live coding interview can, provided the interviewer knows what to look for and scores it the same way every time.
A live shared environment
Candidate and interviewer work in a shared code editor with video and a whiteboard in one browser session. Nothing to install.
Evaluation against a rubric
Scorecards rate criteria such as problem solving, communication and system design, with an overall recommendation.
Software developer interview services
Interviewers are matched to the stack and level of the role, so a backend candidate is assessed on backend work.
Evidence you can review
Sessions are recorded with consent, so hiring managers can check the reasoning behind a score.
What a coding interview can and cannot show
A live session shows how a person approaches a problem, communicates and handles hints. It does not replace a work trial or reference checks. It is one piece of evidence, best used in a consistent format.
For candidates
Candidates join from a browser, with no installation. The environment includes an editor, a whiteboard and video, so they can show their thinking in the way that suits them.
For hiring managers
Read the scorecard first, then watch the parts of the recording that matter. This is faster than reading unstructured notes.
What gets assessed
- Problem solving
- Code quality and approach
- System design
- Communication
- Role-specific technical depth
- Overall recommendation
Frequently asked questions
Is this an automated coding test?
No. It is a live interview run by a person.
Which languages are covered?
It depends on the role and interviewer availability. Tell us your stack.
How long is a session?
It depends on the role, for example a technical round of around 40 minutes.
Can candidates practice?
Candidates are told how the session works beforehand.
Which languages are supported in the editor?
Ask us about the languages your role needs.
Is the assessment timed?
Sessions follow the plan for the role. Discuss the format when you set up.
See it on your own work.
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