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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.