Pair programming. Perfected.
Write better code.
With someone who’s been there.
Tandem connects bootcamp developers with senior engineers at YC‑backed startups — auto‑matched by tech stack — for live, paid 1‑on‑1 sessions.
500+ sessions bookedYC W24 / S24 engineers12 tech stacks
How it works
Three steps to your next breakthrough
01
Tell us your stack
Sign up and list the languages, frameworks, and tools you work with. Takes 60 seconds.
02
We find your match
Our algorithm pairs you with a senior engineer whose expertise aligns exactly with your stack.
03
Code together, live
Book a 60-minute session. Screen-share, pair-program, and ship better code.
For junior devs
Stop Googling.
Start shipping.
- Get unblocked in minutes, not days
- Learn patterns real YC engineers actually use
- Build confidence — and your portfolio
- Sessions from $60/hr
For senior engineers
Teach what you know.
Earn on your schedule.
- Set your own hours and rate
- Keep 70% of every session fee
- Only matched with devs in your stack
- No sales, no cold outreach
Ready to get matched?
Drop your email. We'll match you by tech stack within 24 hours.