HackerEarth reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(246 total reviews)

Sachin Gupta and Vivek Prakash

82% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

HackerEarth has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 246 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HackerEarth employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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246 reviews
5.0
Apr 12, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is filled with energy and has this great vibe of a young start up. The beauty of this place is that the love and effort you put into the company, the company loves you back with appreciation and rewards. The best part about the HackerEarth family is that they really make you feel you count and help you carve your own path in making an impact along with HackerEarth. While effort has to be put, Be here if you want to learn and make the most of your career.

Cons

You need to put in effort to be recognized. Only talk will not get you no where.

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HackerEarth Response
8y
Thank you for this amazing review. Great vibe follows the bunch of awesome people we have on board. Keep shining :)
1.0
Jun 9, 2016

Inexperience at work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No restriction on in/out time or dress code.

Cons

The co-founders are a highly inexperience bunch in managing a team and running a company. They don't have any idea on how to prioritize things, get work done or focus on things. The idea is a rip off of several others like HackerRank but there is no professional growth.

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HackerEarth Response
9y
Thank you for your feedback. You are right about passion at HackerEarth - it is plentiful. And our dedication to our vision is what sets us apart. As for our senior leadership and management, we are constantly trying to evaluate and improve. I would like to assure you that we are working towards filling any gaps in delivering a great experience. Once again thank you for your time and feedback. It will help us be a better place for sure :)
2.0
Nov 5, 2024

Feedback after 2 years of working at Hackerearth.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Small Team - Flexible Hybrid Work Culture

Cons

- Lack of Clear Vision - Leadership tends to favor long-term employees (those with 8-10 years of tenure) - The company culture doesn’t always embrace innovation. New ideas or fresh approaches are often met with skepticism, which can stifle creativity and progress. - Employees who challenge the status quo or propose bold, forward-thinking solutions may find it difficult to thrive

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HackerEarth Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. Please know that we've noted it. We would encourage you to reach out to us (HR) if you are comfortable to share specifics.
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