For a newly established eCommerce SaaS startup, building a solid engineering team was crucial. As a small, resource-constrained team, the founder needed to make every hire count, especially for the first engineering roles. They required a founding engineering team with diverse skill sets—from front-end and back-end development to system design and debugging. With limited time and no dedicated HR support, manually sourcing and screening candidates across such a broad skill range was overwhelming.

The startup turned to Kodiva.ai to simplify and optimize its hiring process. Kodiva's 3S Model—Source, Screen, and Assess—offered an efficient, AI-driven solution that was tailored for small companies building foundational teams. This allowed the founder to find top candidates with the exact blend of skills needed for these multifaceted engineering roles.

1.⁠ ⁠Source : Kodiva's AI-powered sourcing filtered incoming resumes, specifically targeting candidates with the varied skill sets required for a founding engineering role. By narrowing down the pool, Kodiva saved the team hours of manual resume sorting.

2.⁠ ⁠ Screen : Kodiva's automated screening assessments evaluated candidates across different technical capabilities essential to a founding engineer. The platform tested for practical skills in front-end and back-end development, as well as critical areas like system design and debugging—ensuring that the startup only spent time on candidates with proven, hands-on ability.

3.⁠ ⁠ Assess : Kodiva's assessments went beyond surface-level skills, providing in-depth evaluations across the diverse skill sets needed for a founding team. Each assessment was reviewed by AI and expert engineers, giving the founder confidence in the candidates' technical and cultural fit for a key role in the company's future growth.

With Kodiva.ai, this SaaS startup successfully built a strong, multifaceted founding engineering team with minimal time and effort. Kodiva's AI-powered sourcing, detailed skill assessments, and expert review allowed the startup to make its first hires with confidence, knowing each candidate had the skills and cultural fit to drive the company forward.

For early-stage founders needing to build a versatile engineering team, Kodiva offers a smarter, faster way to hire top talent across multiple skill sets, setting the foundation for growth without compromising on quality.