HackerX – Los Angeles (December)
The last LA tech hiring night of 2026, timed for January start dates.
Los Angeles, CA
What this event is
HackerX lists a second Los Angeles date on Monday, December 21 at 6 PM, using the same rapid five-minute interview format between pre-screened developers and 20+ hiring companies. Developers apply for a free invite; the venue and employer lineup are not yet posted.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Engineers with 2–15 years of experience who want to lock in interviews before the holidays and start in Q1 2027.
A December 21 date sounds dead, but companies that show up that week have budget approved for January and are behind on hiring, which works in your favor. Turnout from candidates is lower, so you get more rounds per employer. Confirm the venue in mid-December because HackerX sometimes consolidates late-year dates. Same rule as always: ask about sponsorship in the first minute.
Show up prepared
- 1Apply for a developer invite and re-check the event page in mid-December for the venue
- 2Refresh your resume with any Q4 wins and have a link ready
- 3Line up your availability for January onsite interviews before you go
Sponsorship reality
Sponsorship varies by employer. No organizer publishes sponsorship. Check each employer you plan to meet against H-1B disclosure data before you go, and ask in the first two minutes so neither side wastes the conversation.
Showing up is half of it.
The other half is being first to the roles these employers post, and having something real to show when you get there.
See roles the minute they go live, tailor one resume per employer, and reach the hiring manager directly. Walk into the event as a follow-up, not a stranger.
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