HackerX – San Francisco
San Francisco's last HackerX of 2026, posted for November 26, so verify before you plan.
San Francisco, CA
What this event is
HackerX's San Francisco page lists a November 26, 2026 evening event where developers meet 20-plus hiring companies through five-minute rapid interviews. Past SF editions have featured employers such as Amazon, Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb and Pinterest. Developers attend free by invitation; the venue is announced to invitees.
Roles you will actually see
Who should go
Experienced engineers actively job hunting who want a high-volume employer night before the holiday slowdown.
Heads up: November 26 is Thanksgiving Day, and while the date is what HackerX has posted, I would apply for the invite and watch for a reschedule notice rather than book around it. If it holds, a pre-holiday event means smaller crowds and more recruiter time per candidate. Companies on the historic SF list are heavy H-1B filers, but startups in the room may not be; ask each one. Have your December availability ready because year-end reqs move fast or die.
Show up prepared
- 1Apply for a developer invite and confirm the date on the event page the week before
- 2Refresh your resume with 2026 projects and metrics
- 3Prepare a list of five target companies and check their open roles the day before
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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