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9 Best Tech Job Boards of 2026
This list is for software engineers, product designers, data scientists and other technical people looking for their next role, whether at a seed-stage startup, a large tech company or a remote team. General job sites mix tech roles with everything else, so we compared boards built around tech hiring on the size of their listings, the filters they offer for salary, stack and location, and what they cost the job seeker. We compared documented features and published prices on each vendor's own site in November 2026.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 9, 2026 · 9 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 9, 2026
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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Wellfound is our top pick because it lists startup jobs with salary and equity ranges up front, lets you apply directly to founders and hiring managers, and stays free for candidates. Built In is the best place to research employers and track applications in one free account, and Dice remains the deepest tech-only board for established employers. Levels.fyi is the board to use when pay matters most, and Y Combinator's Work at a Startup is the shortest path into YC companies.
Top picks
Best overall
Wellfound
9.0 / 10
Engineers, designers and data people who want to join a startup and see salary and equity before applying.
Read the review →Runner-up
Built In
8.8 / 10
Tech workers who want to research culture, pay and benefits before applying.
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellfound | Engineers, designers and data people who want to join a startup and see salary and equity before applying. | Free for job seekers; companies can post jobs free, with paid sourcing and recruiting add-ons | 9.0 |
| 2 | Built In | Tech workers who want to research culture, pay and benefits before applying. | Free for job seekers, including the Application Tracker | 8.8 |
| 3 |  Dice | Experienced software, IT, cloud and security professionals. | Free for job seekers; employers pay for job postings and recruiting tools | 8.7 |
| 4 |  Levels.fyi Jobs | Engineers and product people who want to target the highest-paying roles. | Job search is free; negotiation coaching costs a $1,250 flat fee for the Standard package | 8.6 |
| 5 |  Work at a Startup (YC) | Engineers and designers who want to join a Y Combinator startup. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 8.5 |
| 6 |  Arc | Experienced remote developers and designers who want vetted introductions to hiring managers. | Free for talent, with no fee when you land a job | 8.4 |
| 7 |  Welcome to the Jungle | Tech candidates in the US, UK and France who want matched jobs and a feel for company culture. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 8.3 |
| 8 |  Remote OK | Developers and designers who want remote-only roles worldwide. | Free to browse; Remote OK Premium costs $14.95 per month with a 12-month commitment | 8.0 |
| 9 |  Hacker News: Who is Hiring? | Engineers who want to reach engineering-led companies directly, without recruiters. | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 7.9 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Wellfound
A startup hiring marketplace where candidates apply directly to founders and hiring managers.
wellfound.com9.0
out of 10
Best for: Engineers, designers and data people who want to join a startup and see salary and equity before applying.
Wellfound is the startup board most tech candidates check first, and it earns that spot with listing detail. Jobs show the salary range and, for many roles, the equity range, so a founding engineer offer and a Series C offer can be compared before the first call. It states that more than 27,000 startups hire on the platform and lists over 130,000 remote and local jobs, with dedicated sections for engineering, product, design and data and analytics.
Applications go to founders and hiring managers rather than a recruiting agency, and company cards flag details such as how fast a team usually responds and whether it is hiring quickly. Creating a profile and applying are free for candidates; employers pay only for optional sourcing and managed recruiting. The trade-off is scope: if you want a role at a bank or a large enterprise, pair Wellfound with Built In or Dice.
Standout feature
Listings show equity ranges next to salary, which most job boards leave out.
Use cases
Senior backend engineers
Compare startup offers with salary and equity listed
Outcome: A shortlist ranked by total pay
Product designers
Apply to founding design roles at early-stage startups
Outcome: Conversations directly with founders
Key features
- Over 130,000 remote and local startup jobs
- Salary and equity ranges shown on listings
- Direct applications to founders and hiring managers
- Company signals such as response time and hiring growth
- One free candidate profile for every application
Pros
- Free for candidates with no paid tier to upsell
- Equity ranges make startup offers easier to compare
- Response time badges show which companies reply
Cons
- Mostly startups, so few roles at large enterprises
- Some listings come from confidential companies
Rank 2 · Runner-up
Built In
A tech job board and company research site with profiles on 100K+ employers.
builtin.com8.8
out of 10
Best for: Tech workers who want to research culture, pay and benefits before applying.
Built In combines a tech job board with a company research site, which suits candidates who want to know a team before they apply. It states that it lists 500K+ jobs from 100K+ companies, and its employer pages describe what working at firms such as Atlassian, GitLab and Gusto is like. Listings carry work arrangement tags such as in-office or remote, seniority, and in many cases an annual salary range.
The free account adds an Application Tracker, so saved roles and applications sit in one list instead of a spreadsheet, and you can upload a resume to personalize results. Built In also publishes tech and startup salary pages and city hub pages for major US markets. Because it covers sales, marketing and operations roles at tech companies as well as engineering, set the category filter early. Coverage outside the US is thinner than on remote-first boards.
Standout feature
The free Application Tracker sits next to company profiles, so research and follow-up happen in one account.
Use cases
Data analysts
Compare culture and benefits at companies hiring nearby
Outcome: Applications only to teams that fit
Engineers in an active search
Track saved and submitted applications
Outcome: One list instead of a spreadsheet
Key features
- 500K+ jobs from 100K+ companies
- Company profiles describing what it is like to work there
- Free Application Tracker for saved and applied jobs
- Remote, hybrid and in-office filters with salary ranges
- Tech and startup salary pages and local tech hub pages
Pros
- Company research and job search in one place
- Built-in tracker replaces a job search spreadsheet
- Many listings show annual salary ranges
Cons
- Includes non-engineering roles, so filters matter
- Coverage is strongest in US tech hubs
8.7
out of 10
Best for: Experienced software, IT, cloud and security professionals.
Dice is built only for technology careers, so every search returns tech roles without the noise of a general job site. It states that 5k+ companies hire on Dice, 200k+ jobs are posted monthly and 8.5M+ tech professionals use it, with browse pages covering .NET, AWS, backend development, cybersecurity, data engineering, DevOps and entry-level IT. Its search tools filter roles by skills, experience and career goals.
A free profile lets recruiters find you, which works well for experienced engineers and IT specialists who would rather be approached than apply cold. Dice also publishes career advice on resumes, interviews and salaries. The main drawback is that a large share of postings come from staffing and recruiting firms, which suits contract work but can mean a middle layer between you and the employer. Startup candidates will find more direct access on Wellfound or Work at a Startup.
Standout feature
Every one of its 200k+ monthly postings is a technology role.
Use cases
Cloud and DevOps engineers
Search contract and full-time roles by skill
Outcome: Relevant tech-only results
Security analysts
Keep a searchable profile for recruiters
Outcome: Inbound interest without daily searching
Key features
- Tech-only listings across software, data, cloud and security
- 200k+ jobs posted monthly by 5k+ companies
- Free profile that recruiters can search
- Filters by skills, experience and career goals
- Career advice on resumes, interviews and pay
Pros
- Every listing is a technology role
- Large volume of postings each month
- Strong coverage of IT, contract and security roles
Cons
- Many listings come from staffing firms
- Fewer early-stage startup roles than Wellfound
Rank 4
Levels.fyi Jobs
A job board from the compensation data site, with listings filterable by total pay.
levels.fyi8.6
out of 10
Best for: Engineers and product people who want to target the highest-paying roles.
Levels.fyi built its name on crowdsourced compensation data, and its job board puts that data to work. At the time of checking it listed 232,721 jobs from 10,000 companies, and you can filter by title, level, total compensation, remote work and date posted. Because salary pages for each company and level sit on the same site, it is easy to check whether a posted range is competitive before applying.
Searching and applying are free. Candidates can also upload a resume so employers can send interview requests to an inbox. The paid side is negotiation coaching: the Standard package is a $1,250 flat fee, and Levels.fyi guarantees at least $10k more total compensation or refunds the coaching fee. That is good value on a large offer but more than most people need for a first job. Coverage leans toward software engineering and large tech employers.
Standout feature
It is the only board here that filters listings by total compensation.
Use cases
Senior software engineers
Filter jobs by total compensation and level
Outcome: Applications only to roles above a pay target
Candidates holding an offer
Book negotiation coaching with a guarantee
Outcome: A higher final offer or a refund
Key features
- 232,721 jobs from 10,000 companies at the time of checking
- Filters for title, level, total compensation and remote work
- Salary data by company, level and location next to jobs
- Inbox for interview requests from employers
- Paid negotiation coaching with a guaranteed increase
Pros
- Total compensation filter that most boards lack
- Pay data for the same company is one click away
- Job search itself is free
Cons
- Negotiation coaching is a large one-time fee
- Leans heavily toward software and big tech roles
Rank 5
Work at a Startup (YC)
Y Combinator's job board, listing roles only at YC-funded companies.
ycombinator.com8.5
out of 10
Best for: Engineers and designers who want to join a Y Combinator startup.
Work at a Startup is Y Combinator's own job board, and its rule is simple: only companies funded by YC can post. That narrows the pool but removes guesswork about whether a startup is real and funded, and each listing shows the company's YC batch, a one-line description, the role type, location and usually a salary range, such as software engineer roles in the $148K to $250K band.
You apply to thousands of startup jobs with a single profile, and YC founders can also reach out to you, which turns the board into a two-way marketplace. People who already work at a YC company can browse privately. The limits are size and geography: you will see far fewer jobs than on Wellfound, and many roles are in San Francisco or New York, although remote listings appear too. We could not confirm the candidate price in writing on the page we checked, so the price is marked pending.
Standout feature
Only Y Combinator companies can post, and founders can contact candidates directly.
Use cases
Full-stack engineers
Apply to several YC startups with one profile
Outcome: Multiple applications in one sitting
Employees at YC companies
Browse other YC startups privately
Outcome: A quiet look at the market
Key features
- Jobs only at YC companies
- One profile to apply to thousands of startup jobs
- YC founders can contact you directly
- Private browsing for people already at a YC startup
- Salary ranges and batch labels on listings
Pros
- Every employer is a vetted, funded startup
- One profile covers every application
- Listings show pay ranges and the company's YC batch
Cons
- Limited to YC companies, so far fewer jobs overall
- Heavy concentration in the San Francisco Bay Area
8.4
out of 10
Best for: Experienced remote developers and designers who want vetted introductions to hiring managers.
Arc works more like a vetted marketplace than an open job board. You create a profile, then take communication and technical tests, and candidates who pass are recommended directly to clients for full-time roles; freelance work adds a domain expertise interview. Arc says the aim is to let talent skip initial interview stages, and once matched you interview directly with hiring managers, mostly at US-based startups and tech companies.
It is free for talent, and Arc states there is no cost when you land a job either. Freelance contracts usually run 20 to 40 hours a week. Arc says experts with 5+ years of industry experience and strong English communication do best in its vetting, so juniors may struggle to get through. Its public remote job board lists Arc-exclusive roles with tech stack and working hour overlap requirements, which helps candidates outside the US filter for time zone fit.
Standout feature
Talent pays nothing, either to join or when a placement happens.
Use cases
Senior Python developers outside the US
Get vetted once and matched to US startups
Outcome: Interviews with hiring managers directly
Freelance designers
Find part-time remote contracts
Outcome: Paid work at a chosen hourly rate
Key features
- Remote freelance and full-time jobs
- Communication and technical vetting before recommendations
- Direct interviews with hiring managers
- Matches with US-based startups and tech companies
- Talent support through interviews and negotiation
Pros
- Free, with no placement fee taken from talent
- Vetting lets candidates skip early interview rounds
- Covers both freelance contracts and full-time roles
Cons
- Vetting takes time before you see results
- Favors candidates with 5+ years of experience
Rank 7
Welcome to the Jungle
A job matching platform with detailed company profiles; the former Otta site now redirects to it.
welcometothejungle.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: Tech candidates in the US, UK and France who want matched jobs and a feel for company culture.
Welcome to the Jungle is a job platform focused on matching, and otta.com, once a popular tech job board, now redirects to it. Rather than showing every listing, it reviews every job on the platform daily and surfaces the ones that fit your skills, goals, preferred company culture and practical needs, and it says fewer results is a sign the matching is working. Classic filters such as salary remain for people who want to browse.
Company profiles are its strength: more than 6,000 companies have pages with photos, videos and stats, so you can judge a team before applying. It says 4,500 companies across France, the UK and the US trust it to hire, and a complete profile lets recruiters reach out directly. An AI Candidate Coach is also offered. Accounts are created through LinkedIn or Google in a couple of minutes. We could not confirm candidate pricing in writing on the page we checked, so the price is marked pending.
Standout feature
Company profiles with photos and videos show what a team is like before you apply.
Use cases
Product designers in London
Get matched to tech roles by culture fit
Outcome: A short list of relevant openings
Data scientists comparing employers
Watch company videos before applying
Outcome: Applications to teams that feel right
Key features
- Job matching based on skills, goals and preferred culture
- Company profiles with photos, videos and stats
- Recruiters can find complete profiles and reach out
- AI Candidate Coach
- Classic filters for salary and other criteria
Pros
- Matching cuts down endless scrolling
- Rich company profiles help judge culture
- Strong presence in the UK and France as well as the US
Cons
- Matching shows fewer results, which can feel limiting
- Smaller US employer base than Dice or Built In
Rank 8
Remote OK
A large remote job board covering programming, design and other remote work.
remoteok.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: Developers and designers who want remote-only roles worldwide.
Remote OK is one of the best-known remote job boards and is popular with developers and designers. The free board lets you filter by region, country and perks such as async work, a 4 day workweek or a learning budget, and sort by salary, latest or most applied. It even offers a Hacker News mode for a plain text view, plus a public jobs API and JSON feed.
Remote OK Premium costs $14.95 per month with a 12-month commitment, billed monthly, and adds early access to exclusive postings, filters for salary, time zone and tech stack, instant alerts, application tracking, ad-free browsing and a verified badge shown first to employers. A TopAccess bundle at $29.95 per month adds other platforms. There is no free trial, and the annual commitment makes Premium a bigger decision than the monthly price suggests. Because it also lists sales, support and finance roles, tech candidates should filter by category.
Standout feature
Free filters for perks such as async work and a 4 day workweek go beyond the usual job filters.
Use cases
Frontend developers in Europe
Find remote roles open to their region
Outcome: Applications to location-eligible jobs
Developers who prefer automation
Pull new listings through the JSON feed
Outcome: Custom job alerts
Key features
- Remote jobs filterable by region, country and benefits
- Sort by salary, latest, most viewed and most applied
- Premium: early access, salary, time zone and stack filters
- Premium: instant alerts and application tracking
- Public remote jobs API and JSON feed
Pros
- Remote-only, with worldwide and region filters
- Salary sorting on the free board
- Benefit filters such as 4 day workweek and async
Cons
- Premium requires a 12-month commitment
- Mixes tech with sales, support and other roles
Rank 9
Hacker News: Who is Hiring?
A monthly Hacker News thread where people at hiring companies post open roles.
news.ycombinator.com7.9
out of 10
Best for: Engineers who want to reach engineering-led companies directly, without recruiters.
The Ask HN: Who is hiring? thread is not a job board in the usual sense, but it is one of the most useful sources of engineering jobs. A new thread opens each month, and the November 2026 edition drew 310 comments. The rules keep it clean: only people who are part of the hiring company may post, recruiting firms and job boards are not allowed, each company posts once, and posters should only post if they are committed to replying to applicants.
Each post states the location with tags such as REMOTE, REMOTE (US) or ONSITE, so it is quick to skim. The format is a plain comment thread with no filters, so the thread itself links to several community search tools. Candidates can also post in the companion Who wants to be hired? thread. Expect a high share of developer-tool, infrastructure and early-stage companies. We could not confirm pricing in writing on the page we checked, so the price is marked pending.
Standout feature
Recruiting firms and job boards are barred from posting, so every role comes from the hiring company.
Use cases
Infrastructure engineers
Email hiring engineers at developer-tool startups
Outcome: Direct replies from the team
Open-to-work developers
Post in the Who wants to be hired? thread
Outcome: Inbound messages from companies
Key features
- New Ask HN: Who is hiring? thread each month
- Posts only from people at the hiring company
- Location tags for REMOTE, REMOTE (US) and ONSITE
- Companion Who wants to be hired? thread for candidates
- Searchable through community-built tools linked in each thread
Pros
- No recruiting firms or job boards allowed to post
- Replies usually reach a person on the team
- Strong for engineering-heavy and early-stage companies
Cons
- Plain comment thread with no built-in filters
- Only one new batch of roles per month
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best job board for tech jobs?
Wellfound is our top pick for most tech candidates because it shows salary and equity on startup listings and is free for job seekers. Built In and Dice are better for established tech employers, and Levels.fyi is best when pay is the main filter.
+Which tech job boards are free for job seekers?
Wellfound, Built In, Dice and Arc state on their own sites that they are free for candidates, and job search on Levels.fyi is free. Remote OK is free to browse, with an optional Premium plan at $14.95 per month.
+Is Dice still worth using in 2026?
Yes, for experienced software, IT and security professionals. Dice states that 200k+ jobs are posted monthly by 5k+ companies, although many listings come from staffing firms.
+Where can I find jobs at Y Combinator startups?
Use Work at a Startup on ycombinator.com, which lists roles only at YC companies and lets you apply to all of them with one profile. Many YC companies also post in the monthly Hacker News Who is hiring? thread.
+What happened to Otta?
The otta.com address now redirects to Welcome to the Jungle, which offers job matching, company profiles with photos and videos, and an AI Candidate Coach for candidates in the US, UK and France.
+Is Levels.fyi negotiation coaching worth the price?
The Standard package costs a $1,250 flat fee, and Levels.fyi guarantees at least $10k more total compensation or refunds the coaching fee. It makes most sense for candidates negotiating a large offer.
About this list
Updated November 9, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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