HeyDevJob
Week 27, 2026Hands-On Engineering Practice & Portfolio Projects
About HeyDevJob
HeyDevJob offers real engineering practice through hands-on debugging of live production systems across various roles including DevOps, backend, security, data, and AI. Build a portfolio that showcases your real-world problem-solving skills, helping you stand out to hiring managers. Start for free with access to junior tickets and build your portfolio with tangible proof of your capabilities.
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Overview
Who is it for?
Aspiring engineers looking to build real-world experience and portfolios.
Problem
Traditional side projects and algorithm sites do not provide real-world experience or proof of ability. Hiring managers seek tangible evidence of skills, which is often lacking in typical portfolios.
Solution
HeyDevJob places users in real production environments where they can debug and fix actual issues. Each completed task adds to a public portfolio that demonstrates their skills to potential employers.
What makes it unique
Unlike algorithm sites or generic portfolios, HeyDevJob focuses on real production problems that engineers face, providing a unique and practical way to showcase skills that hiring managers value.
FAQ
- How is this different from algorithm sites or side-project portfolios?
- HeyDevJob immerses you in real production environments with actual broken systems to fix, providing practical experience.
- What does the portfolio actually look like?
- Your portfolio is a public URL showcasing every fix you've completed, including ticket title, role, difficulty, and date.
- Do I need experience already?
- No, junior tickets are designed for beginners who can read code and use a terminal.
- How long until I have something to show?
- Most users complete their first ticket in under 30 minutes, with immediate updates to their portfolio.
- Is there a free version?
- Yes, you can start for free with access to 5 junior tickets per month.
- What roles can I practice?
- You can practice across DevOps, Backend, Fullstack, Security, Data, AI/ML, and Kubernetes.
- Are there AWS tickets available?
- Yes, there are free AWS tickets available covering various real-world tasks.
- What happens when I complete a ticket?
- Each completed ticket adds a card to your portfolio, showcasing your skills.
- Can I mix roles in my portfolio?
- Yes, you can mix DevOps, Backend, and Security fixes in one portfolio.
- What is the cost for Pro access?
- Pro access is $20/month, unlocking mid and senior tickets and unlimited monthly fixes.
Weekly rankings
#8
2026-W27
19 products
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