• T-Hub will scout the best and varied tech talent to build innovative products by using AI, computer vision and data analytics on a SaaS platform
• Through T-Hub’s Hack2Hire, Freshworks will hire for technology openings in its newly opened space in Hyderabad along with Chennai and Bengaluru offices in India
Hyderabad, India, June 13, 2019 : T-Hub, which pioneers India’s leading innovation ecosystem that powers next-generation products and new business models, today announced its partnership with Freshworks Inc., a global innovator in customer engagement software. T-Hub will use its network channels for Freshworks to enhance its existing pool of talent and support its expansion plan.
To kick off this partnership, T-Hub is organising Hack2Hire for Freshworks, which is a 12-hour hackathon integrated into the recruitment process. It is focused on curating the best talent with technology skills, out-of-the-box thinking, a risk-taking appetite, collaboration, and hands-on experience in dealing with real-time challenges.
T-Hub will host Hack2Hire at its premises on 23 June 2019 and will require participants to develop applications using emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, computer vision and data analytics on a SaaS Platform. The selected candidates who solve problems real-time with use-cases specific to Freshworks during the hackathon will stand a chance to be hired by Freshworks and get placed either in Hyderabad, Chennai or Bengaluru.
Ravi Narayan, CEO, T-Hub, said, “As the SaaS market is undergoing massive disruption, initiatives like Hack2Hire are instrumental in scouting strong tech talent. We congratulate Freshworks on its expansion in Hyderabad and are happy to support them in building its team across its offices in India.”
Suman Gopalan, CHRO at Freshworks, said, “Product innovation has been a cornerstone at Freshworks, and we are always on the lookout for new ideas and talent. T-Hub has been a catalyst for India’s startup ecosystem, and the Hack2Hire hackathon will be the best platform for the brightest minds to showcase their engineering skills.”
Interested candidates can apply online at https://t-hub.co/freshworks_hack2hire/ and be a part of Hack2Hire to showcase their problem-solving skills and win an opportunity to get interviewed by Freshworks’ leadership team. The hired candidates will get to work on cutting-edge technology platforms at Freshworks.
Eligibility Criteria for Hack2Hire:
- Three to 10 years of industry experience
- Advanced understanding of Object Oriented Programming System (OOPS)
- Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle)
- Engineering background with sound oral and written communication skills
- Experience with hands-on programming
- Expertise in data structures and algorithms
The shortlisted participants will get an opportunity to:
- Be interviewed by Freshworks for its Hyderabad, Chennai or Bengaluru teams after the hackathon.
- Work on leading SaaS platforms
- Get remunerated according to industry standards
This is the third Hack2Hire program being spearheaded by T-Hub. Earlier, it partnered with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) to help hire Cybersecurity talent and with MERCK to hire IoT base competency.
