I built a hiring platform that watches engineers work in a real CAD tool

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Learn how to build a hiring platform that assesses engineers' skills in a real CAD tool, using LLMs for evaluation and VNC for streaming.

advanced Published 26 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Build a platform that streams KiCad to the browser via VNC
  2. Track user actions on the board in real-time using a tracking system
  3. Integrate an LLM to evaluate the user's process at the end
  4. Configure the platform to provide feedback to the user based on the LLM's evaluation
  5. Test the platform with a group of engineers to refine its accuracy and functionality
Who Needs to Know This

This project can benefit a team of engineers, recruiters, and developers working together to create a more efficient hiring process. The platform can help recruiters assess candidates' skills more accurately, while developers can work on improving the platform's functionality and integrating it with other tools.

Key Insight

💡 Using LLMs to evaluate engineers' skills in a real CAD tool can provide more accurate assessments than traditional coding tests.

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