For candidates
Join an early-stage startup.
Founderr finds roles for builders: engineers and product people who want to get in early and help shape what gets built.
OUR PROMISES
- No fees, ever. Working with us is free.
- Your CV goes nowhere without your OK. We always ask first.
- Equity explained. We'll walk you through how it works on every role.
The roles we hire for
Permanent or contract.
Founding engineer
One of the first engineers. You'll build and own big parts of the product.
First product hire
The first product manager or designer. You'll shape how the team builds.
Engineering lead
Still hands-on, and building the engineering team around you.
Early tech team
Joining as the product grows, with a real say in how it's built.
How it works
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A call
We talk about what you've built and what you want next.
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Roles that fit
We only bring you roles that match what you told us.
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The detail up front
Salary, equity and the founders' plans, before you decide to apply.
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Interviews and offer
We prepare you for each stage and handle the offer with you.
“Nick explained the role, the equity and the team properly before I applied, and he was there at every stage up to the offer.”
Conan MoriartyFounding Engineer, Flourish
Meet Nick
“I've spent nearly 10 years in tech recruitment. You deal with me from the first call to the day you start.”
Nick Benham, Founder & Headhunter
Connect on LinkedInQuestions candidates ask
Do you charge candidates?
No, never. The company that hires you pays our fee.
Will you send my CV without asking?
No. We always ask before your CV goes to anyone.
How does startup equity work?
It varies by company: options or shares, how they vest, and what happens if you leave. We'll explain how it works on every role, so you know what you're being offered.
Do you have contract roles too?
Yes, permanent and contract.
Where are the roles?
The UK, Europe and the US.