HackerX – New York City
HackerX NYC: a new employer every 5 minutes, free for pre-screened developers.
New York, NY
What this event is
HackerX's New York City recruiting event is Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6 PM. It runs the signature rapid-interview format where developers rotate through employer tables in 5-minute rounds, typically with 10–20 companies from funded startups to Fortune 500 firms. Developers apply, get screened, and attend free; employers pay.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Software engineers with a year or more of experience who want a lot of first conversations in one night.
Apply now; approvals are rolling and the November slot fills. This format punishes rambling, so practice a 45-second pitch that ends in the stack you want to work on. Sponsorship varies by employer and HackerX does not filter for it, so ask in the first sentence if you need it. Log every conversation and follow up within 24 hours, because recruiters get a full candidate list and the fast responders stand out.
Show up prepared
- 1Apply at hackerx.org/apply and complete your profile
- 2Prepare a 45-second pitch and practice it aloud
- 3Bring 20 resumes and a pen to note each recruiter's name
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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