Get tapped by the startups worth your time.
Tapped scores what you can actually build, then puts your work in front of founders hiring this week. No resumes, no cold applications — the best startups reach out to you.
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The startups tapping our talent
The way early-career engineers get in front of the startups worth their time — prove your skills, not your resume.
From the cohort
Real engineers. Real offers.
“I never sent a single application. I cleared the assessments, landed in the batch, and three founders reached out the same week. Signed two weeks later.”
“We skipped 200 resumes and talked to four engineers who'd already proven they could ship. Best top-of-funnel we've had for early-career hiring.”
Skills first. Always.
Everything you need to get tapped.
No recruiters to chase, no resume to polish. Prove what you can build and let the work do the talking.
Skill Assessments
Weekly Batch
Getting Tapped
One Profile Link
For startups
A curated batch, not an inbound flood.
Each week, a tight batch of early-career engineers — every one assessment-backed and ranked to your stack.
How do I get in?
Sign up, clear the skill assessments, and you're in. There's no resume screen and no referral required — your scores decide whether you land in the batch.
Is it free for candidates?
Yes. Tapped is completely free for engineers. Startups pay to hire; you just prove your skills and get tapped.
What companies hire through Tapped?
A founding cohort of 15 high-caliber startups — teams like Sierra, Glean, Harvey, and others building at the frontier. Slots are limited so every batch stays curated.
What are the assessments like?
Timed, real-world challenges in Python and TypeScript (with more languages rolling out) — closer to shipping a feature than a whiteboard puzzle. We score the work you produce.
How does getting tapped work?
Each week your profile is surfaced to founders in the batch, and you rank your top picks. When a startup wants to talk, they reach out directly with comp on the table — it's inbound, never a cold application.
Ready to get tapped?
Prove your skills and land in next week's batch. Founding-cohort spots are limited.