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dream role

We help engineers and operators meet high-growth companies with exceptional team culture.
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Unlike traditional recruiters, we get it.

We’ve spent our careers in startups and know you’re not just looking for another job — you’re looking for the job.

You beyond your resume

Stand out with a dynamic profile that
puts your best professional story in
front of top companies.

Meet a recruiter who cares

Skip the AI application black hole – you’ll speak to a human recruiter who wants to get to know you.

Only the best companies

We only work with venture-backed, fast growing startups. We focus on companies with autonomous, high trust cultures.

Find your

dream role

We help engineers and operators meet high-growth companies with exceptional team culture.
create profile
Unlike traditional recruiters, we get it.

We’ve spent our careers in startups and know that you're not just looking for another job --
you're looking for the job.

You beyond your resume

Stand out with a dynamic profile that
puts your best professional story in
front of top companies.

Meet a recruiter who cares

Skip the AI application black hole – you’ll speak to a human recruiter who wants to get to know you.

Only the best companies

We only work with venture-backed, fast growing startups. We focus on companies with autonomous, high trust cultures.

Roles at startups backed by the best

Find your dream role in 4 steps

Step 1
Create Profile
Tell us about your experience, skills, and what you're looking for in your next role.
Step 2
Interview
Talk with a Candor recruiter. We'll get to know you, your professional journey, and more about your ideal opportunity.
Step 3
Get Matched
Our recruiters will match your profile with opportunities that are a good fit. If we don't have any available today, we reach out when we do.
Step 4
Get Hired
Get introduced to hiring managers - no application required - and find your dream role.
Step 1
Create Profile
Tell us about your experience, skills, and what you're looking for in your next role.
Step 2
Interview
Talk with a Candor recruiter. We'll get to know you, your professional journey, and more about your ideal opportunity.
Step 3
Get Matched
Our recruiters will match your profile with opportunities that are a good fit. If we don't have any available today, we reach out when we do.
Step 4
Get Hired
Get introduced to hiring managers - no application required - and find your dream role.
Step 1
Create Profile
Tell us about your experience, skills, and what you're looking for in your next role.
Step 2
Interview
Talk with a Candor recruiter. We'll get to know you, your professional journey, and more about your ideal opportunity.
Step 3
Get Matched
Our recruiters will match your profile with opportunities that are a good fit. If we don't have any available today, we reach out when we do.
Step 4
Get Hired
Get introduced to hiring managers - no application required - and find your dream role.
Step 1
Create Profile
Tell us about your experience, skills, and what you're looking for in your next role.
Step 2
Interview
Talk with a Candor recruiter. We'll get to know you, your professional journey, and more about your ideal opportunity.
Step 3
Get Matched
Our recruiters will match your profile with opportunities that are a good fit. If we don't have any available today, we reach out when we do.
Step 4
Get Hired
Get introduced to hiring managers - no application required - and find your dream role.
Get started

Find your dream role in 4 steps

Step 1
Create Profile
Tell us about your experience, skills, and what you're looking for in your next role.
Step 2
Interview
Talk with a Candor recruiter. We'll get to know you, your professional journey, and more about your ideal opportunity.
Step 3
Get Matched
Our recruiters will match your profile with opportunities that are a good fit. If we don't have any available today, we reach out when we do.
Step 4
Get Hired
Get introduced to hiring managers - no application required - and find your dream role.
Get started

Trusted by top talent who don’t want just another job

Real stories from talent we matched with roles they love

Tyler Couto
Founding Engineer at GovSignals
"The process was smooth and low-stress. Everyone I spoke with was communicative and easy to work with. I'm excited about the mission, the projects—and the pace. It feels like we’re building something that matters."
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John Liu
Founder’s Assistant at Drillbit
"Candor humanizes recruitment. Instead of me applying and waiting months just to get ghosted, Candor gave me a transparent, no-BS timeline that respected my time and efforts. My first interview with Drillbit was with Mariana (Recruitment at Candor), who supported me throughout the interview process and even shared helpful tips. Candor should be the standard on how candidates apply and experience hiring."
Russ Wirtz
Founding Engineer at Drillbit
“Working with Candor was a fantastic experience. They took the time to truly understand my priorities and connected me with multiple opportunities that aligned with my career goals. Kelsey’s candid feedback on my introduction was invaluable, and her responsiveness was a huge plus throughout the process. The team truly went above and beyond, ensuring I landed in a role where I’d be both challenged and happy. I’m grateful for their support and can’t recommend them enough.”
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David Lamps
Staff Software Engineer at Boost My School
"When recruiters reach out, it’s rarely a good match. But Candor connected me with a role that aligned almost perfectly with what I was looking for. The process was refreshingly thoughtful and efficient."
Juan Montejo
Founding Sales at Drillbit
"Working with Candor was great! Having a profile where you can pretty much see everything and add what kind of company or culture you are looking for. Interview process was smooth and they were with you along the way."

Trusted by top talent who don’t want just another job

Real stories from talent we matched with roles they love

"The process was smooth and low-stress. Everyone I spoke with was communicative and easy to work with. I'm excited about the mission, the projects—and the pace. It feels like we’re building something that matters."
Tyler Couto, Founding Engineer at GovSignals
"Candor humanizes recruitment. Instead of me applying and waiting months just to get ghosted, Candor gave me a transparent, no-BS timeline that respected my time and efforts. My first interview with Drillbit was with Mariana (Recruitment at Candor), who supported me throughout the interview process and even shared helpful tips. Candor should be the standard on how candidates apply and experience hiring."
John Liu, Founder’s Assistant at Drillbit
"When recruiters reach out, it’s rarely a good match. But Candor connected me with a role that aligned almost perfectly with what I was looking for. The process was refreshingly thoughtful and efficient."
David Lamps, Staff Software Engineer at Boost My School
“Working with Candor was great! Having a profile where you can pretty much see everything and add what kind of company or culture you are looking for. Interview process was smooth and they were with you along the way.”
Juan Montejo, Founding Sales at Drillbit
“Working with Candor was a fantastic experience. They took the time to truly understand my priorities and connected me with multiple opportunities that aligned with my career goals. Kelsey’s candid feedback on my introduction was invaluable, and her responsiveness was a huge plus throughout the process. The team truly went above and beyond, ensuring I landed in a role where I’d be both challenged and happy. I’m grateful for their support and can’t recommend them enough.”
Russ Wirtz, Founding Engineer at Drillbit

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What does Candor cost?

Candor is free for candidates. We charge companies when they make a hire.

What types of roles does Candor hire for?

Candor hires fullstack, frontend/backend, AI/ML, data, DevOps, and mobile engineers. We also hire for sales and operations.

What types of teams does Candor work with?

We work with founders and leaders at Seed, Series A, and Series B companies. We work well with founders who take hiring seriously and care about team culture.

What do you do with my data?

Your data is stored in our database to let our recruiters match you with roles. We do not sell your data and only share it with hiring managers with your permission.

Where did you find my profile?

We find candidate profiles through AI-powered sourcing using LinkedIn profiles.

What if I'm not ready to switch jobs yet?

Creating a Candor profile allows us to reach out when good opportunities come up, but you're in the driver's seat when it comes to starting conversations.

We're not a fit for everyone. 
Candor is for engineers and operators who:

Love the startup life

You love the 0 to 1 and early days of business building. It's chaotic, but it's rewarding and you thrive in the fast paced environment.

Care about quality, not quantity

You're not mass-applying to roles and you just want to chat with founders of companies you are truly excited about.
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Know what team culture works for you

You have thought through what kind of work environment works well for you and are actively looking for teams that support it.
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