Get Hired Hack @ Columbia Startup Lab
- WHO IT IS FOR: Experienced engineers, senior builders, and AI/ML specialists looking to join fast-growing early-stage startups.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: A high-stakes hackathon where participants solve real-world technical problems provided directly by hiring founders.
- FORMAT: A one-day, in-person technical hackathon featuring rapid building, team collaboration, and live demos.
Stop fighting through resume filters and LeetCode loops. Get Hired Hack @ Columbia Startup Lab is a unique hiring hackathon designed to let your code do the talking. Instead of traditional interviews, you will work on real-world technical challenges pulled directly from the roadmaps of NYC's most exciting startups. This is your chance to show founders exactly how you ship software by tackling problems in AI agents, full-stack development, infrastructure, and data pipelines.
During this intensive six-hour session, you will join a team of four to build and demo solutions directly to the founders who wrote the problem statements. This is pure proof-of-work hiring: skip the pedigree and prove your value through execution. Whether you are looking for your next role or simply want to connect with the local startup ecosystem, this event provides the ultimate signal for both builders and recruiters.
Winners of each track will receive a fast-tracked final-round interview with the startup's founder, turning your demo into a direct career opportunity. Join us at the Columbia Startup Lab to build, network, and connect with the people shaping the future of New York City's tech landscape.