# Mergd

> Mergd is a hiring platform that matches people on what they've actually built, starting with engineers. It reads real work (GitHub, LeetCode, Codeforces, Kaggle, Hugging Face) instead of keyword-matched resumes, and only brings startups people who fit the role and have already said yes. No job posts, no applicant piles. It runs the whole pipeline in one conversation, from the brief to the hire: matching and consented shortlists launch first, then screening, interview scheduling, offers and onboarding. Candidates chat on WhatsApp and never fill in an application form. It is in its pilot stage; early access is by waitlist.

## Key facts

- Channel: WhatsApp. Candidates message Mergd and can send their CV in the chat; no repeat application forms.
- Profile sources today: GitHub, GitLab, LeetCode, Codeforces, Kaggle, Hugging Face. Coming next: Substack, Behance, Dribbble, Figma, Medium. Public data only, from profiles the candidate shares, verified with a one-time bio code. Never passwords.
- Sign-up: candidates join with a WhatsApp number or username (email optional); startups with a work email.
- Consent: a candidate's identity is shared with a company only after they say yes to that specific role.
- Privacy: candidates can hide from named companies, pause, or delete their profile at any time.
- Speed: no job post and no applicant pile to screen. Real timelines will be published once the pilot is running.
- Cost: always free for candidates. Early-stage startups can join free as design partners during the pilot.
- Roles: starting with engineering; every other role follows as portfolio sources are added.
- Status: concierge pilot stage, building in India for the world.

## FAQ

### What is Mergd?

Mergd is a hiring platform that matches people on what they've actually built, not on keyword resumes. It runs the whole hiring pipeline in one conversation: the brief, a shortlist of people who have already said yes, screening, interviews, the offer and the first weeks in the job. We're starting with engineering roles, where real work is easiest to read, and adding portfolio sources like Substack, Behance and Dribbble so every role is covered.

### How does it work for candidates?

It's free, always. Join with your WhatsApp number or username, then send your CV, links to your work and your dealbreakers (pay, location, notice period, visa, remote) in one chat. Mergd reads your actual work, asks you privately when a role fits, and shares nothing about you until you say yes.

### How does it work for companies?

Describe the role in plain language, with no job post. Mergd turns your brief into a scorecard, matches on what people have actually built, filters on pay, location, notice period and visa, and returns a consented, ranked shortlist with the reasons behind each match.

### Which platforms does it read?

Today: GitHub, GitLab, LeetCode, Codeforces, Kaggle and Hugging Face. Next: Substack, Behance, Dribbble, Figma and Medium, so writers, designers and every other role can show real work too. It only reads public data from profiles you share, verifies each one with a one-time code in your bio, and never asks for passwords.

### Will my current employer find out I'm looking?

Not from us. You can hide your profile from named companies, pause your search or delete your profile at any time, and your identity is only shared with a company after you say yes to that specific role.

### When does Mergd launch?

Mergd is in its pilot stage now. Early access opens first to a small group of candidates and 10 to 15 design-partner startups, who use it free in exchange for a thumbs up or down, with a reason, on each candidate. Join the waitlist to hear when it's your turn.

## Links

- [Home and waitlist](https://mergd.in/)
- [Privacy](https://mergd.in/privacy)
- [X](https://x.com/getmergd)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/getmergd)
- Contact: mergdhq@gmail.com