Find a tech job before everyone else: the direct-source method
The complete method to spot tech roles posted straight from companies, before they reach mainstream aggregators.
To land a tech job before other candidates, go to the source: the ATS feeds companies publish directly, before their (often delayed) syndication to large aggregators. You apply earlier, against a smaller pool.
Why direct sources beat aggregators
Large aggregators re-post jobs with a delay and heavy duplication. ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workable, Recruitee, Personio) expose a public feed the moment a role goes live. That gap is your edge.
The steps
Target companies first, not keywords. List the ones you care about, find their ATS, then watch their feeds — exactly what this tool automates.
Spotting jobs absent from aggregators
Some roles never leave a company's ATS. Those are the most rewarding to target: real demand, low competition. Filter on the "off the aggregators" flag. For the categories of invisible jobs and how to surface them, see where to find unposted tech jobs.
Preparing an application that lands
Tailor your CV to the actual role, apply early, and follow companies over time — the best opportunities recur.
FAQ
What is an ATS feed?+
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) is a company’s recruiting tool. Most expose a public feed listing open roles, updated in real time.
Why are some jobs missing from aggregators?+
Aggregators re-post a subset of roles, with delay and under agreements. Many jobs stay only on the company ATS, invisible elsewhere.