BuildSprint

Build. Solve. Ship. Get noticed.

Are you ready to showcase your technical skills, solve real-world problems and compete for exciting career opportunities?

WorkElate presents BuildSprint 2026–28, a solo hiring hackathon designed to identify emerging software engineering talent through technical assessments, problem-solving, screening and an overnight coding challenge.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate your engineering mindset, creativity, technical knowledge and ability to turn ideas into practical solutions.

Compete individually. Win cash prizes. Get considered for internship and full-time career opportunities.

Event Highlights

• Format: Hybrid – Online + Offline

• Participation: Individual only

• Selection Rounds: 4

• Maximum Finalists: 12

• Event Launch: 8 November 2026

• Grand Finale: 21–22 November 2026

• Final Venue: WorkElate Office, Hyderabad

Eligibility Criteria

Open to candidates pursuing or graduating from:

• Degrees: B.Tech and BCA

• Branches: Computer Science, Information Technology and relevant CS specializations.

• Graduation Years: 2026, 2027 and 2028.

Relevant specializations include AI/ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity and other computing-related disciplines.

Note: Individual participation only. Team registrations are not allowed.

Competition Structure – 4 Rounds

Round 1 – Online Technical Quiz

An online timed quiz to evaluate your technical fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.

Topics may include:

• Programming fundamentals and logical reasoning

• Data structures and algorithms

• Full-stack development concepts

• APIs, databases and system-design basics

• AI-assisted coding and prompt engineering

Round 2 – 48-Hour Problem Statement Challenge

Qualified candidates will receive a problem statement document from WorkElate.

You will have 48 hours (2 days) to understand the problem and submit a proposal explaining your approach and proposed solution.

Your submission will be evaluated on:

• Understanding of the problem

• Creativity and originality

• Technical reasoning

• Feasibility of the proposed solution

• Implementation approach and planning

• Clarity of presentation

Important: This round focuses on your proposed solution and approach, not a fully developed application, unless specifically required in the problem statement instructions.

Round 3 – Screening Round

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a screening discussion with the WorkElate team.

The screening will focus on:

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