We Don't Just Teach Code.
We Build Engineers
Who Change Lives.
Free mentorship, a structured fellowship, and a community of engineers who walked the road before you. Our members have cracked Google Summer of Code, been hired by Silicon Valley and billion-dollar companies like Scale AI and Turing, built six-figure Upwork careers, and started companies of their own. Join 30,000+ members. It costs nothing.
Proof, not promises
What our members went on to do
Most of them started as confused students with no network and no resume worth reading. Here is where the weekends took them.
Up from 2 in 2025. This year's class is at Apache, NumFOCUS, EMBL-EBI, FLARE, BRL-CAD, FOSSASIA, Drupal, InVesalius and C2SI, plus 5 more in ESoC, SSoC and GSSoC.
Meet the 2026 class1 mentee this year: Talha Amjad at CNCF, building topology-aware GPU scheduling in Volcano. And 1 mentor before him: Yash Israni, who went from contributor to the other side of the table.
Read Talha's storyEngineers now working for Silicon Valley and billion-dollar companies, and for international teams through Upwork, Toptal, Turing, Arc and direct hires.
Vetted by Turing and matched with top AI labs for full-time remote work. Others joined Scale AI as competitive programmers, writing and solving hard algorithmic challenges used to train and test the world's top LLMs.
Members who built a profile, landed their first client and earned top-rated status on global freelance platforms.
Founded by members and mentored by our team, from first idea at a Tech Grind to real products with real users.
Value added to the economy
$2.5M+
Sum of the four lines on the right, rounded down. Remote salaries are counted for one year only, so the true figure grows every year.earned by our members and brought home to Pakistan
Free mentorship is not charity when it turns into income. This is what the placements, stipends and freelance contracts on this page add up to, using conservative numbers our members reported back to us.
20 freelancers averaging about $50,000 in lifetime earnings each, with several past $100,000, $200,000 and $300,000.
20+ engineers on full-time Turing engagements of 3 to 4 months each, plus members paid by Scale AI for competitive programming challenges used to train and test top LLMs.
11 Google Summer of Code stipends (9 in 2026, 2 in 2025) at about $1,500 each, plus the LFX Mentorship stipend.
50+ members in remote jobs paying $20,000 to $90,000 a year. The median is about $20,000, and 10 of them earn $50,000 to $90,000. This one recurs annually.
Value added for companies
Engineers who trained here now build for companies across Pakistan. They arrive with shipped projects, reviewed code and interview practice already behind them, so teams spend less time on hiring and ramp-up and more time building.
Read the fellowship reportWhy people call us one of the best
One of the best software engineering communities in Pakistan
Not because we say so. Because of who shows up, and where they end up. More than 3,000 students applied to a single fellowship cohort this year, from 222 universities across 30 countries, and every session, review and mock interview is still free.
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We asked: “I am a CS student in Pakistan with no network. Which communities offer free mentorship to help me get into Google Summer of Code, LFX, or remote jobs?”
“My first choice for your specific situation would be Dev Weekends. There is unusually strong evidence behind that recommendation: public accounts from 2026 participants report 7 GSoC selections from the Dev Weekends community in 2026, versus 2 in 2025, and describe its mentorship as free and structured.”
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What We Teach
Our Focus Areas
Mentorship and sessions across various domains of technology
Software Engineering
Web, Mobile, Desktop applications and full-stack development.
DSA & Competitive Programming
Data Structures, Algorithms, and competitive programming contests.
DevOps & Cloud
CI/CD, containerization, AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud architecture.
Machine Learning/AI
ML fundamentals, deep learning, NLP, and AI applications.
Open Source Programs
GSoC, Hacktoberfest, Outreachy, and open source contributions.
Remote Jobs
Remote opportunities, freelancing, and international careers.
The Gap We Bridge
Brilliant Minds. Broken System.
We produce exceptional talent. But talent alone doesn't build careers.
The Education Gap
Universities teach syntax. Industry needs systems thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to build at scale.
No Roadmap
Brilliant minds stuck without direction. No mentors to guide them toward global careers.
Learning Alone
Self-learning without community means falling behind. No accountability, no support.
We built something different.
Our Philosophy
Engineering Excellence
Requires Three Pillars
The WHY
Purpose
"Find your 'why' before your 'what'"
- Spiritual grounding and connection
- Finding deeper purpose beyond a job
- Building resilience through meaning
- Daily reflection and intentional living
The MINDSET
Psychology
"Your mindset is your most important algorithm"
- Dopamine management and discipline
- Overcoming procrastination
- Winner mentality and growth mindset
- Handling rejection, building persistence
The SKILLS
Practice
"World-class engineering through deliberate practice"
- Data Structures & Algorithms mastery
- Real-world tech stack proficiency
- System design and architecture
- Open source contribution excellence
The Dev Weekends Method
A Day in the Life of Transformation
Three talks. Three dimensions of growth. Every single day.
Mindset Talks
Productivity hacks, discipline frameworks, and the psychology of high performers.
Tech Talks
Deep dives into system design, industry best practices, and technical skills.
Spiritual Talks
Purpose, resilience, giving back, and building a life beyond code.
Choose Your Path
Three Paths. One Mission.
Every path requires engineering excellence. The difference is where you want to go deep.
The Competitive Edge
ICPC & Algorithmic Mastery
For those who want to compete at the highest level. Master algorithms, crack ICPC regionals, and compete in Meta Hacker Cup.
- Deep algorithmic problem solving
- ICPC team formation & training
- Meta Hacker Cup preparation
- Codeforces rating progression
- Advanced data structures
The Balanced Engineer
Engineering + Problem Solving
Excel in both worlds. Build production-grade products while maintaining strong DSA skills. Target remote roles and side projects.
- Full-stack product development
- LeetCode 200+ problems mastery
- GSoC + ICPC participation
- Remote job interview prep
- Side project to revenue
The Open Source Path
Become a Global Contributor
Go deep into open source. Crack GSoC, LFX, Outreachy, and more. Build your reputation in the global developer community.
- GSoC proposal writing mastery
- LFX Mentorship preparation
- Outreachy application strategy
- Open source contribution workflow
- Building maintainer relationships
All paths include: Engineering fundamentals, mentorship, community support, and certification
The Fellowship
Your 4-Month Transformation
A structured journey from wherever you are to wherever you want to be
Join a Clan
Get assigned to one of 25 focused clans
Meet Your Mentors
2-3 mentors per clan tracking progress
Weekly Tracking
Progress reviews with accountability
Earn Certification
Bronze, Silver, or Gold
Personal Mentor
1:1 guidance from engineers at top companies. Direct support.
30+ Live Sessions
DSA deep dives, engineering grinds, and mock interviews.
Up to 5 Mock Interviews
Practice with real engineers. Get feedback. Land your job.
Bronze
Core program completion
Silver
Advanced projects + competitions
Gold
GSoC/Major success + mentoring
The Circles Ecosystem
Specialized Communities Within
Join focused circles based on your interests and goals
Open Source Alpha
Beginner open source contributors
Open Source Beta
Intermediate contributors on real projects
X-Team
Elite performers building production systems
Co-Working
Virtual sessions for focused productivity
ICPC Team
Competitive programming for ICPC
GSoC Prep
Google Summer of Code preparation
Interview Prep
Mock interviews and placement prep
2-Day Startup
Onsite weekend sprints to beat procrastination
Hackathon Circle
Building flawlessly engineered products
Weekend Deep-Dives
Topic-focused intensive sessions
Remote Job Placement
Landing international remote opportunities
Stay Updated
Never Miss a Session
We host 3+ sessions every week—DSA deep dives, system design talks, mock interviews, and mindset workshops. Subscribe to stay in the loop.
Resources & Tools
Free Tools for Your Journey
Everything you need to succeed, curated by our community
LeetCode Templates
Battle-tested patterns for common interview problems
Access ResourceStudy Schedules
Winner study schedule templates with productivity frameworks
Access ResourceWeekly Articles
Curated engineering articles shared every week
Access ResourceDSA Roadmap Repository
Structured path from basics to advanced algorithms
Access ResourceInterview Question Bank
MERN stack interview questions from real interviews
Access ResourceResume & Portfolio Templates
ATS-friendly templates that get callbacks
Access ResourceOur Impact
Dev Weekends in Numbers
Saqlain Nawaz
From unknown to contributing to the world's most used browser.
M. Salman
Open source is the gateway to global opportunities.
M. Shehroz
Fellowship to full-time in 4 months.
Why It's Free
It's Free Because We Believe
"Someone believed in us. Now we pay it forward."
10-15 Hours Weekly
Our mentors are working professionals who volunteer their time to build the next generation.
Equipment Sponsors
We sponsor laptops, registration fees, and resources for students who can't afford them.
The Chain Continues
Mentees become mentors. The cycle of giving back never stops.
Expert Mentors
Learn from Industry Leaders
Our mentors are experienced professionals working at top companies, sharing real-world insights and guiding you to success.
Fellow Voices
What They Say About Us
Before joining the fellowship, my technical knowledge was limited to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Through the mentorship, resources, and structured guidance provided, I gained proficiency in React, Node.js, and the MERN stack as a whole. The fellowship also played a significant role in improving my confidence. In addition, the fellowship introduced me to Data Structures and Algorithms, an area where I had no prior experience. I am proud to have now solved over 100 problems.
At first, I thought that to grow in this field you just need to go deep into one technology and keep pushing until you become a pro. But through this fellowship, I understood that real growth means understanding concepts, applying them by building projects, and then moving on to new challenges. Along the way, I also realized the importance of consistency in coding practice and effective problem-solving strategies.
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