We stop reading resumes and start reading code. The Cuiko methodology is a forensic audit of how a developer thinks, writes, and ships. It’s not about years of experience; it’s about the quality of decisions per line of code.
Transparency is the baseline. This is the exact funnel every candidate walks through. Most fail at Stage 2.
We review 500+ lines of their open-source contributions (or test projects). We ignore syntax; we look for architectural choices. Do they over-engineer? Do they handle edge cases? Is the code defensive or optimistic?
A blind coding challenge focused solely on performance. We measure render time, memory allocation, and battery impact. If the solution is elegant but slow, it is rejected immediately.
A UI task that requires precise touch handling. We check for intuitive haptics, smooth 60fps transitions, and adherence to iOS/Android human interface guidelines without looking at documentation.
Not a Q&A. A whiteboard session on "How would you architect this?" We look for trade-off awareness and the ability to articulate "why" over "how."
Why 90% of applicants are rejected within the first hour.
Code that functions but creates 200ms of input lag is dead on arrival. Fix: We profile frame rates before logic verification.
Junior devs write architecture; seniors write code. Fix: We enforce "No Generic Utils" until the third iteration.
Ignoring race conditions in async calls. Fix: We simulate network failure during the Latency Test.
We reject "fast" solutions that require 3rd party libraries for basic tasks. Mitigation: We mandate native APIs where performance is critical.
Pixel-perfect animations often reduce feature set. Mitigation: We treat animations as code, not decoration, planning them in the spec phase.
Solo devs move fast but break architectural consistency. Mitigation: We enforce a strict PR review protocol even for single-contributor projects.
Chasing the newest framework often leads to tech debt. Mitigation: We vouch for stability; we rarely onboard devs using experimental tech.
Once a developer clears the filter, they enter the roster. When a client commissions a build, we don't just "send CVs." We run a compatibility matrix based on project velocity, tech stack preference, and past architectural scale.
Whether you need to commission a high-velocity build or join the roster of elite engineers, the process starts here.
