From the California desert
We believe hiring
should be fair
We built CodeSubmit because we were fed up with pointless hoops and lazy shortcuts. Real-world tasks. Actual tools. Signal you can trust.
Our story
Built by people who've seen the mess up close
We started CodeSubmit because hiring technical talent was harder than it needed to be. After years inside every kind of team, from early-stage startups to Fortune 10 giants, we saw the same problems repeat. Too many hours lost on resume piles, irrelevant whiteboard puzzles, and processes that left both candidates and teams frustrated.
Since 2019, we've worked with thousands of companies to make technical hiring fairer, faster, and more meaningful. Our approach is simple: give candidates real work to show what they can actually do. Let them use their own tools and workflows. Make it easy for teams to evaluate submissions and spot genuine skill.
We've seen what works in hiring and what gets in the way. The best results come from assessments that respect everyone's time and talent.
We're here to make hiring better for everyone involved.
Six years and counting
How we got here
From a Munich apartment to the California desert. Every step shaped by what we learned running real hiring processes.
2019
Take-Home Assessments
Started in a Munich apartment. Built the first version of CodeSubmit to give candidates real tasks instead of whiteboard puzzles.
2020
TinySeed Batch 2
Joined TinySeed's second batch. The backing from Rob and Einar gave us room to focus entirely on product and customers.
2021
Fair Live Coding
Launched CodePair. Live collaborative coding without algorithmic tricks. Real problems, real tools, real conversations.
2024
AI Enablement
Introduced AI-assisted sessions and Bytes. Short, focused assessments that fit modern workflows.
2026
Learning Platform
Expanding beyond hiring into skills development. Helping teams grow the talent they already have, not just find new talent.
What we stand for
Three layers, one goal
Our values stack like good code. Each one builds on the last, never tacked on or theoretical.
Level One
Fairness
Every candidate gets a real shot. No brainteasers, no trick gates, no insider advantage.
Level Two
Signal Quality
Assessments that mimic actual work, not exam-day stress. Signal you can act on.
Level Three
Candidate Experience
Respect their time and yours. Clear instructions, fast feedback, zero black-hole vibes.
California, USA
The team
Fewer people. More focus.
You'll find us out in the California desert. Not here for palm trees or golf carts, just space to think and get work done without distractions. Engineers, product folks, assessment builders. We're all here because we've lived through bad hiring and want better for everyone.
Dom has led engineering as CTO and VP Engineering across scaleups and enterprise teams, building orgs from early product stages through complex multi-team growth. He also brings deep hands-on hiring experience and a clear view of what strong engineers look like once the work gets real.
Tracy started out as a technical recruiter and has managed the product at CodeSubmit for the last six years. She also brings experience across startups and fast-moving teams, where clarity, momentum, and strong execution matter.
Started in a cramped Munich apartment. Now chasing sunlight out West, but still building with the same stubborn group who care about getting this right.
Join us
Let's fix how teams hire, one real task at a time
We're not here to rebrand old habits or dress up guesswork as something new. CodeSubmit exists because great hires come from seeing real skills in action.
Tracy & Dom