For Developers
We pay developers like you to test products and give straightforward feedback that companies actually use.
Get Paid to Tell Companies What's Wrong With Their Product Experience
Share your developer perspective
Your experience matters. Companies building developer products need your unfiltered feedback to create products that actually solve real problems.
Get paid for your expertise
Earn competitive compensation for product walkthroughs, interviews, and surveys. Your knowledge and honest opinions are valuable.
Shape better developer products
Influence the direction of tools you might use yourself. Your feedback directly impacts product roadmaps and helps create better developer experiences.
Flexible participation
Choose opportunities that match your skills and interests. Participate in sessions that fit your schedule, with no minimum commitment required.
We're currently in beta. Join the waitlist and we'll invite you when we're ready!
How You'll Participate
Join our network
Complete a profile about your technical background, skills, and interests.
Get matched with relevant products
We'll invite you to sessions with products that align with your expertise.
Provide honest feedback
Share your candid thoughts during product walkthroughs, interviews, or surveys.
Get paid for your time
Receive compensation for every session you complete.
Ways to Participate
Product Walkthroughs
Spend 60 minutes exploring a product while sharing your thoughts aloud. No preparation needed—just your honest, in-the-moment reactions.
Developer Interviews
Participate in 30-60 minute conversations about specific developer needs, workflows, or product concepts.
Survey Participation
Share your opinions via surveys about developer products, pain points, and industry trends.
What Other Developers Think
Yes [I enjoyed doing it]. It’s always fun to critique someone else’s stuff 😂
-Catalin Pit, Full-Stack Developer
I enjoyed it!
-Tejas Kumar, Developer Relations Engineer, Generative AI
Super easy process. It's great you're paying people to do this. It made me want to prioritize it. Who doesn't want to be paid to talk about developer experience?!
-John Vajda, Developer Experience Lead
Working with Tessa to evaluate one of the Built for Devs clients was about as straightforward and painless as can be. Not only did I get to engage with a new tool, I was able to share feedback that truly made a difference.
-Chris Swift, Principal Software Engineer
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will I be invited to participate?
It depends on your profile and the current needs of our client companies. Some developers participate regularly, others occasionally. You'll only be invited to relevant opportunities matching your experience and background.
Can I decline invitations?
Absolutely. There's no obligation to accept every opportunity. We respect your time and preferences.
What if I don't like a product I'm reviewing?
That's exactly what companies need to hear! Honest, constructive criticism is incredibly valuable. We encourage candid feedback, whether positive or negative. Sometimes our clients are leveraging feedback to determine their product market fit, so hearing its not for you (and why) is valuable!
How do you protect my privacy?
We never share your contact information with companies without your explicit permission. Your feedback is shared, but your personal and contact information is protected (unless your disclose it in your feedback).
How much money can I make?
We're new ourselves, but as we grow, your income opportunities will grow. There is potential for a stellar side-hustle, or earning enough to reach a full-time salary. Our compensation is competitive with market rates. Your paid well to share your candid opinions.