BuildSprint at Workelate

About the role

BUILDSprint 2026–28 | Solo Hiring Hackathon

Presented by WorkElate

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: 18–19 November 2026
Final Venue: WorkElate Office, Hyderabad

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:

Understanding of your Round 2 submission
Technical knowledge and reasoning
Problem-solving approach
Communication and explanation skills
Ownership of your proposed solution

The best-performing candidates will advance to the final round.

Round 4 – Offline Solo Hackathon | Grand Finale

Up to 12 shortlisted candidates will participate in an overnight individual hackathon at WorkElate's Hyderabad office.

A fresh problem statement will be provided at the venue. Participants must independently develop and demonstrate their solutions within the allotted time.

Final Schedule:

Starts: 18 November 2026, 4:00 PM
Ends: 19 November 2026, 7:00 AM
Duration: 15 hours
Venue: WorkElate Office, Hyderabad

The final evaluation will consider problem understanding, functionality, engineering implementation, system-design decisions, code quality, testing and project demonstration.

Prizes & Internship Opportunities

Position

Cash Prize

Internship

1st Prize ₹10,000 6-month internship

2nd Prize ₹5,000 6-month internship

3rd Prize ₹4,000 6-month internship

Internship stipend: Proposed at ₹10,000 per month for six months, subject to the final internship offer and company terms.

Additional Opportunity: The first-place winner may be considered for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) of up to ₹12 LPA, subject to performance, role availability and company requirements. This is not a guaranteed offer.

Other exceptional candidates may also be considered for internship opportunities based on performance and hiring requirements.

Skills We Are Looking For

Programming and problem-solving
Full-stack development fundamentals
Frontend and backend concepts
APIs and database management
System-design fundamentals
Software engineering practices
AI coding assistants and prompt engineering
Agentic AI development workflows

Candidates may use their preferred programming languages and technology stacks. We value problem-solving ability, technical understanding and engineering decisions over familiarity with one particular framework.

Important Dates

Activity

Date

Event launch and registration

8 November 2026

Round 1 – Online Quiz

10–11 November 2026

Round 2 – Problem Statement Release

12 November 2026

Round 2 – 48-hour submission

12–14 November 2026

Round 2 evaluation

15 November 2026

Round 3 – Screening

16–17 November 2026

Finalist confirmation

By 17 November 2026

Round 4 – Offline Grand Finale

18–19 November 2026

Exact assessment timings, submission deadlines and screening slots will be communicated to eligible candidates through their registered contact details and Unstop notifications.

Participant Guidelines

Participation is strictly individual; no teams are permitted.
All submissions must be original.
Plagiarism, impersonation or misrepresentation may lead to disqualification.
Candidates must follow the instructions and deadlines for each round.
AI development tools may be used where permitted, but candidates must disclose their usage and understand their submissions.
Finalists must bring their own laptop, charger and required equipment.
Shortlisting and rankings will be based on the announced evaluation criteria.

Travel & Resources

The offline final will take place at WorkElate's office in Hyderabad.
Travel to Hyderabad is self-sponsored. No travel reimbursement will be provided.
Finalists must arrange their own travel to and from the venue.
The exact venue address will be shared with confirmed finalists.
Cloud credits, paid API access and paid AI subscriptions are not provided by default. Free or locally available alternatives will be available wherever applicable.

About WorkElate

BuildSprint 2026–28 is organized by WorkElate to discover, engage and recruit emerging software engineering talent.

Website: https://www.workelate.com/

BUILDSPRINT 2026–28