I truly, honestly doubt that is the case. Are you hiring remotely or only in an expensive locale? Are you expecting more than 40 hours a week or do you have a g

I truly, honestly doubt that is the case. Are you hiring remotely or only in an expensive locale? Are you expecting more than 40 hours a week or do you have a good work/life balance? How are your benefits? All of these things matter more the older you get since older engineers tend to already have a home and don't want to move to California, have a more involved personal life, and expect things like medical benefits. You might be discriminating on age without consciously knowing it.