Evaluate real-world development skills with practical coding challenges

Software Engineer Assessment Test

Our software developer assessment test goes beyond algorithmic puzzles to evaluate the skills that actually matter on the job. Test candidates on practical coding challenges, system design, and professional development practices.

Used by thousands of companies to hire software engineers, full-stack developers, and backend/frontend specialists. Get objective, data-driven insights into candidates' technical abilities.

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Comprehensive evaluation of software engineering competencies

Skills Assessed

Our software engineer test evaluates the complete range of skills needed for professional software development, from fundamental computer science concepts to modern development practices.

Data Structures & Algorithms
Evaluate understanding of linear and non-linear data structures, algorithm complexity analysis, and optimization techniques.
Code Quality & Best Practices
Assess clean code principles, naming conventions, code organization, and adherence to industry standards.
Version Control & Git
Test proficiency with Git workflows, branching strategies, and collaborative development practices.
Database Design
Evaluate database modeling skills, SQL proficiency, and understanding of data normalization principles.
System Design
Assess ability to design scalable systems, understand architectural patterns, and make trade-off decisions.
Problem Solving
Evaluate analytical thinking, debugging skills, and approach to breaking down complex problems.

Multi-dimensional evaluation of technical ability

What's Included in the Assessment

Our software developer test combines multiple assessment methods to provide a complete picture of each candidate's abilities. From practical coding challenges to live technical interviews, get the data you need to make confident hiring decisions.

Why companies choose CodeSubmit for software engineer testing

Benefits for Hiring Teams

Join thousands of companies that use CodeSubmit to improve their technical hiring process and build better engineering teams.

Reduce Time-to-Hire
Screen candidates efficiently with automated assessments before investing in lengthy interview processes.
Improve Quality of Hire
Identify candidates with real-world skills that predict on-the-job success, not just algorithmic ability.
Scale Your Process
Assess hundreds of candidates consistently without burning out your engineering team on interviews.
Reduce Bias
Standardized assessments provide fair, objective evaluation regardless of background or pedigree.

Simple setup, powerful results

How the Software Engineer Test Works
1

Choose or Create Challenges

Select from our library of 300+ pre-built challenges or create custom assessments tailored to your tech stack.

2

Invite Candidates

Send assessment invitations via email or your ATS integration. Candidates complete tests on their own schedule.

3

Review Results

Get AI-powered code analysis, test results, and detailed insights to compare candidates objectively.

4

Conduct Live Interviews

Use CodePair for live coding sessions with top candidates to evaluate communication and collaboration skills.

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Ready to Hire Better Software Engineers?

Get started in minutes with our software engineer assessment test. Access our full library of coding challenges, AI-powered evaluation, and collaborative interview tools.

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