Hiring signals
We don't wait for the job post.
A job posting is often the last signal that a company needs someone. We track the signals that come weeks earlier — so the right talent is ready before the search even starts.
Funding raised
A Series A/B almost always triggers headcount growth — 4–6 weeks of lead time.
New CTO / VP Engineering
New leaders reshape teams and are far more likely to bring in partners in their first 90 days.
New product launch
New surface area means new roles, often before they're posted.
Team expansion
Job-posting velocity (10 → 35 roles in a month) signals committed budget.
New geography
Entering a market usually precedes a hiring wave.
Engineering layoffs
Same targets, fewer people — remaining scope grows and gaps open.
Acquisition
Integrations and re-orgs create engineering needs.
Hiring-manager promotion
A promoted manager often gets budget for their first hires.
Why it matters
Leadership changes and funding give the longest lead time — often four to six weeks before a role is posted. By the time a job ad appears, the best-prepared recruiters are already in conversation. We'd rather be early than fast.
Hiring soon? Get ahead of it.
Tell us what's coming. We'll have vetted talent ready before you post the role.
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