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Heavily curated. Only proven engineers from top tech get in.

A private talent network for engineers moving from one top tech company to another. We help proven engineers from FAANG+, AI Labs, HFTs, and top startups get direct intros to high-caliber companies, without cold applying or recruiter spam.

Your profile is protected

Recruiters never receive your direct contact information unless your visibility settings allow it or you approve an intro.

Leverage-sensitive details stay hidden

Your search timeline, comp expectations, current interview activity, and blocked companies can stay hidden by default.

You control every intro

Approved recruiters can request intros, but you decide whether the conversation happens before any handoff.

Basic information

Full name *

Email address *

Where you want to receive updates and intro requests.

LinkedIn profile *

GitHub, personal site, or portfolio

Current role and background

Current level *

Which top companies have you worked at? *

Engineering profile

What type of engineering work would you like to do in your next role? *

What have you worked on in your past career? List as many relevant phrases as you'd like. *

Your next move

When would you consider making a move if the right offer was given? *

Should your search urgency be hidden from recruiters? *

Target companies

Companies you do NOT want to be shown to

Used to protect your privacy and avoid leverage-sensitive situations.

Privacy and recruiter visibility

Important privacy note

Cracked Jobs is designed to protect your leverage. Recruiters may see enough to understand your background and fit, but we can hide your name, contact info, exact timeline, comp expectations, current interview activity, and blocked companies unless you choose otherwise.

Should your current company be blocked automatically? *

Final details

Anything else we should know?

How did you hear about Cracked Jobs?

I understand that Cracked Jobs is a private talent network. I agree that Cracked Jobs may create a recruiting profile from my application and show an anonymized version to approved hiring partners based on my privacy preferences. My direct contact info will not be shared unless I allow it or approve an intro.I confirm that the information I provided is accurate.I agree to receive occasional updates from Cracked Jobs about relevant opportunities, intro requests, and platform updates.