# Wellfound

> Startup job board and AI recruiting network, formerly AngelList Talent

Wellfound is a job board and recruitment marketplace connecting tech talent directly with startup founders and hiring managers. It offers transparent listings with upfront salary ranges, equity details, and remote location filters. It is especially useful for finding remote startup roles globally without middleman agencies.

Website: https://wellfound.com/

## What it is for

- Search for worldwide remote startup roles with salary and equity transparency
- Apply directly to founders and engineering managers rather than third-party recruiters
- Post open startup roles and manage applicants with a built-in free ATS
- Source qualified candidates using automated AI search agents

## Features

- Direct communication channels between candidates and startup founders or hiring managers
- Transparent compensation data including upfront salary ranges and equity stakes
- Dedicated filters for remote jobs and worldwide hiring eligibility
- Free job posting with unlimited applicants and a built-in ATS for companies
- AI candidate sourcing tools (Reach) and managed recruiting services (Autopilot)
- Profile system showcasing projects and concrete work alongside traditional résumés

## Pricing

Freemium. Free for job seekers; basic job postings and ATS are free for employers, with paid options for promoted jobs, AI sourcing, and managed hiring.

## Details

- Type: Website
- Category: [Productivity](https://xiry.app/topics/productivity.md)
- Topic: [Job Boards](https://xiry.app/topics/productivity/job-boards.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Job seekers looking for tech startup roles and founders or hiring managers recruiting talent.
- Alternative to: LinkedIn, Indeed, RemoteOK, We Work Remotely
- Tags: jobs, startups, remote, hiring, recruiting, careers

## Why it was saved

- [@elza.kabir, 29 April 2026](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXs66PRj--2/): Features numerous startup job postings with worldwide remote hiring options.
- [@katya.pavlenko.usa, 13 March 2026](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV0U1jTjBl2/): Allows international job seekers to filter for US- and Europe-based startup positions that hire remote contractors without requiring US work authorization.
- [@python4dev, 29 January 2025](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFZsXKYSSkB/): Connects job seekers directly with startup founders without third-party recruiters.
- [@anastasiastates, 7 October 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyFh1EuuVu6/): Startups often offer higher compensation or faster hiring compared to big tech companies, and Wellfound aggregates roles across the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Dubai.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to LinkedIn](https://xiry.app/alternatives/linkedin.md)
- [Alternatives to Indeed](https://xiry.app/alternatives/indeed.md)
- [Alternatives to We Work Remotely](https://xiry.app/alternatives/we-work-remotely.md)

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/wellfound

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