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This article is ridiculous. As a founder of a small startup in the bay-area, I can tell you it's absolutely impossible to find mid-level engineers experienced w

• epicureanideal 12y ago
  I assume you mean JavaScript and one of Node, Go, RoR, etc. as a server-side language. If you mean the subset of engineers who are proficient in all of those, then that's a pretty small set, but I assume you don't. What is your standard for a mid-level engineer, and what would their salary range be? If I were to introduce you to some mid-level or upper-level talent, would you pay typical recruiting fees plus provide some employment security to my associates who pass your hiring process? Some startups have high turnover and I wouldn't want to damage their career if you change your mind after hiring them.
• slantedview 12y ago
  You are trying to hire in one of the most expensive areas IN THE WORLD. Does the compensation you're offering reflect that? Mid level engineers are obviously not hard to find. But in a market where tons of companies choose to locate themselves, and where the cost of living is massively high, engineers will tend to go where the pay is high and/or the product/tech is compelling enough to compensate for the massively high cost of living. This is to be expected, and has nothing to do with the supply of engineers.
• Bahamut 12y ago
  You can always go out of the area and relocate professionals. There are some very talented people outside of the Bay Area who want to move here who can be swayed to making the change. But if you want good, you better be prepared to create the environment those will want to work in.