# Work at a Startup

> Job board to apply to Y Combinator-backed startups with one profile

Work at a Startup is Y Combinator's official recruitment platform connecting job seekers directly with founders and hiring teams across YC-backed companies. Candidates build a single unified profile to apply directly to early-stage and high-growth companies across engineering, design, and product roles. It also provides free tools like resume reviews and educational startup career resources.

Website: https://workatastartup.com/

## What it is for

- Apply to multiple vetted startup roles with a single candidate profile
- Discover early-stage startup jobs and internships directly posted by founders
- Get feedback on tech resumes customized to founder hiring preferences

## Features

- Single shared candidate profile for multiple applications
- Direct applicant-to-founder messaging and matching
- Job filtering by role, location, remote status, and salary range
- Resume review tool for founder-focused resume feedback
- Educational guides and event recordings on startup equity and interviews

## Pricing

Free for job seekers

## 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: Software engineers, designers, product managers, and students seeking startup roles
- Alternative to: Wellfound, LinkedIn, Otta
- Tags: yc, startups, jobs, hiring, internships, careers

## Why it was saved

- [@thegaryguo, 28 November 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0K5V4DMvlm/): Allows students and tech talent to discover vetted, well-funded startup internships and roles that offer competitive compensation.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to LinkedIn](https://xiry.app/alternatives/linkedin.md)
- [Alternatives to Wellfound](https://xiry.app/alternatives/wellfound.md)
- [Alternatives to Otta](https://xiry.app/alternatives/otta.md)

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- [Jobspresso](https://xiry.app/resources/jobspresso): Curated remote job board for tech, marketing, and customer support roles. (Website, Freemium)
- [We Work Remotely](https://xiry.app/resources/we-work-remotely): Curated job board and community for remote tech and business roles. (Website, Freemium)
- [Working Nomads](https://xiry.app/resources/working-nomads): Curated remote job board for digital nomads and global professionals (Website, Freemium)
- [Built In](https://xiry.app/resources/built-in): Job board and community platform focused on startups and tech companies (Website, Freemium)

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/work-at-a-startup

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