Find a bunch of startups, who use a tech stack you know. Email them. If you are a good fit for the company, and they have the funds, they will consider you for

Find a bunch of startups, who use a tech stack you know. Email them. If you are a good fit for the company, and they have the funds, they will consider you for a position. I don't know any Silicon Valley engineers, but I doubt they are especially talented. Some are great, but you get that anywhere. It's the managers, structure, and VC that really makes the difference. This approach also works for government, and large corporations, but it's 10X harder to get to a decision maker.