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\"Developer<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite tech layoffs, software developers are still in demand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re struggling to attract talented engineers using job boards like Indeed and Monster, you may have better luck elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we’ll take a look at the top platforms and channels to help you find and hire software engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a tech recruiter or executive responsible for hiring, this will give you a good overview of the sourcing channels for software developer candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready? Let’s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hacker News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hacker News was a side project for renowned startup incubator Y Combinator<\/a>. Now, Hacker News is a daily habit for developers and tech enthusiasts, pulling close to 20 million monthly visitors as of April 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: SimilarWeb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That sort of community creates opportunities. In fact, there are several threads on the platform to help you find talent efficiently: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Who is hiring<\/a>
    Post your job directly, following the guidelines in the thread (this is only meant for internal recruiters, not agencies).
    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Who wants to be hired<\/a>
    Take a more proactive approach and connect with job seekers directly here.
    <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Freelancer? Seekeing freelancer?<\/a>
    Similar to the above but for freelance talent.
    <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Note: the examples above are from the May 2023 thread. The easiest way to find the most recent thread is to Google “Hacker News + [thread name]”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    GitHub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Owned by Microsoft, GitHub is the largest code hosting service in the world. As of January 2023, the platform is used by more than 100 million<\/a> developers. Here’s the fastest way to reach one: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Search for a technology or language in the search bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Filter the search results for “Users” on the left hand side<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Sort users by number of projects or followers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      It may take some digging through projects and contributions, but you can find potential candidates that are meant<\/em> for your role. Typically, a website or Twitter handle will be listed on user profiles so you can connect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Stack Overflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Stack Overflow is a public Q&A site for developers. It claims that 80% of developers head over to the site whenever they get stuck on a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can find top contributors on the platform by browsing the user section<\/a> of the site. Similarly to GitHub, profiles feature a way to connect such as a website or Twitter handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Again, it may take some digging but you can build a good relationship with world-class talent this way. If you mention you explored their contributions on Stack Overflow and\/or GitHub, it’s easier to start a conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Hired is a marketplace specialized in tech roles. The platform is focused on providing a standout experience for both candidates and employers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Salary details and requirements are shared upfront to cut unnecessary back and forth. You can also send assessments through the platform to vet programmers. Hired claims an impressive 85% response rate by candidates and 60% interview acceptance rate – and that’s for pre-selected talent that meets the bar to get into the platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You have the option to pay per hire at 15% of their first-year base salary or discuss a custom plan<\/a> for ongoing hiring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Built for startups, Wellfound provides access to tech talent and a suite of other tools to help you hire out of to box – including a free applicant tracking system (ATS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There’s a free plan to get you started and a $999\/m upgrade if you need to hire multiple engineers on an ongoing basis. This upgrade gives you additional candidate views (there’s a limit of 50 per week on the free plan) and perks to attract candidates such as employer branding tools and pitch templates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"Developer<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Lemon.io<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Lemon pairs you with an account exec and matches you with proven experts in programming in less than 48 hours (guaranteed). Resumes are presented in a standardized format for easy comparison. In our experience, the service is well structured and does what it says it will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You typically get 2 options to pay: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Pay an hourly fee directly through Lemon (and they take a cut of that)
        This is great if you have a short-term need for a consultant or freelancer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Pay a recruiting fee
        For long-term roles, you can choose to pay per hire directly (usually a % of the estimated annual salary). <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Honorable mentions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Here’s a non-exhaustive list of extra platforms you can explore (we may cover these in the future as well): <\/p>\n\n\n\n