Caladan - Get Paid to Code

Top companies are waiting to pay you for your engineering skills. Complete real tasks, get paid immediately. Work whenever you want, in VS Code, using any AI tools.

🚀 Why Engineers Love Caladan

Get Paid What You're Worth

• Skip the job search - companies come to you
• No bidding wars or race-to-the-bottom pricing
• Premium rates for quality engineering work
• Multiple gigs available right now

Work on Your Terms

• Choose projects that excite you
• No meetings, no standups, no politics
• Work whenever inspiration strikes
• Use any AI tools - we encourage it

Real Engineering, Real Impact

• Production code for real companies
• Challenging problems that matter
• Build your portfolio with impressive work
• Get recognized by top tech companies

Zero Hassle

• Projects auto-configure in Docker
• Clear specs and acceptance criteria
• Submit when done, get paid when approved
• No contracts, no invoicing, no chasing payments

📋 Requirements

• VS Code 1.74.0 or higher (or Cursor)
• Node.js 16+ and npm
• Active internet connection

🎯 Start Earning in 2 Minutes

1. Click Install Above ⬆️

2. Sign In

   • Click the Caladan icon in your sidebar
   • Authenticate with GitHub or email
   • Takes 30 seconds

3. Browse Available Gigs

   • See real tasks from real companies
   • Pick what interests you
   • Start immediately

4. Code & Get Paid

   • Work in your familiar environment
   • Submit when you're done
   • Get paid when approved

💡 How It Works

Pick a Gig

Browse the marketplace, find something interesting, click start. No applications, no waiting.

Code Your Solution

Work in your environment with all your tools. Use AI, use Stack Overflow, use whatever helps you ship great code.

Get Paid

Submit your work, get reviewed by the company, receive payment. Simple as that.

💸 Why This Beats Freelancing

• No Client Hunt: We bring the gigs to you
• No Negotiation: Rates are set and fair
• No Scope Creep: Clear requirements, defined deliverables
• Fast Payment: No 30-day invoices or payment chasing
• Quality Focus: Companies pay premium for good work, not lowest bid

🆘 Support

Need help? We're here for you:

• Email: matt@joincaladan.com

Ready to get paid for doing what you love?

Install now and browse available gigs. Real companies. Real money. Real engineering.