The centerpiece of our vetting process is a live, working session with senior engineers.
The scenario Candidates are asked to solve a practical challenge in real time while sharing their screen. This simulates the kind of technical and interpersonal interaction they’ll have on the job.
What we assess We don’t just score the final answer. We observe how candidates approach the problem, explain their thinking, take feedback, and write clean, scalable code.
Why it works This session reveals far more than a resume or take-home test. It shows whether someone can build software in a collaborative, high-stakes environment before they ever join your team.
Conclusion: Stop hiring resumes, start hiring engineers
There’s no shortcut to hiring great developers. You can automate parts of the process, but real vetting requires experience, time, and human judgment.
That’s what Howdy.com offers. We handle the technical and cultural evaluation upfront so you don’t have to. Every candidate we send has already been tested in a real-world scenario and reviewed by senior engineers.
It’s how we help you avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a team that can actually deliver.