Hacker News: Who Is Hiring? (May 2026) - Job Posting Thread
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Summary
A monthly "Who is hiring?" thread on Hacker News for May 2026, where companies post job openings with location details (remote/onsite). The post includes guidelines for employers: state location clearly, indicate remote work options, only post if personally part of the hiring company, no recruiting firms or job boards, one post per company, and only post for actively filling positions.
Key quotes
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Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards.
Please only post if you are actively filling a position and are committed to replying to applicants.
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