Githired is a hiring platform that ranks software engineers based on their actual GitHub activity and private repository contributions rather than resumes or keyword matches. Users submit a job description and receive an instant, scored shortlist of candidates evaluated on code complexity, project depth, and shipping history, with data sourced from public GitHub, private repos, and LinkedIn.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Companies often rely on resumes and keyword-based searches to evaluate software engineers, which can misrepresent a candidate’s actual coding ability and lead to costly hiring mistakes.
Solution
Githired provides a hiring platform that evaluates developers based on their real GitHub activity and private repository contributions. Users submit a job description and receive a ranked list of candidates scored on code complexity, project depth, and shipping capability. The service aggregates data from public GitHub, private repo access granted by candidates, and additional sources such as LinkedIn to surface engineers with proven track records. By focusing on measurable code output rather than self‑reported skills, the platform enables faster, safer hiring of high‑performing developers.
Target Audience
Primary users are founders, in‑house recruiting teams, and staffing agencies seeking to identify and hire high‑performing software engineers.
Features
- Automated search of GitHub activity using skill descriptions instead of keyword matching
- Scoring algorithm that assesses code complexity, project scope, and delivery history
- Secure integration with candidates’ private repositories for deeper evaluation
- Aggregated data from public GitHub and LinkedIn to expand the candidate pool
- Instant ranked shortlist of developers matching the posted job requirements