Tips for employers.

8 Powerful Employee Value Proposition Examples Startups Can Steal in 2026
February 18, 2026
By
The Underdog.io Team
Attract top talent by defining what makes you unique. Explore real-world EVP examples—from mission-driven impact to equity upside—with actionable templates to build your own.

The Great Recruiter-Developer Ceasefire: Why Trust is the Only "Hack" Left
January 29, 2026
By
The Underdog.io Team
Generic LinkedIn messages get ignored. Discover why cold outreach is failing for tech recruitment and learn the modern strategies that actually work to engage and hire top developers and engineers.

Underdog.io 2025 Tech Salary Report: What You're Really Worth in the Wild West of Hiring (16K+ Responses)
January 5, 2026
By
The Underdog.io Team
We analyzed thousands of tech professionals to bring you the definitive 2025 salary guide. Discover what Engineering Leadership, Software Engineers, Product Managers, and specialized roles actually expected to earn—plus how experience transforms compensation.

Reflections and a Year in Review at Underdog.io: Chaos, Caffeine, and Candidates in 2025
January 5, 2026
By
The Underdog.io Team

From Unicorn to Acquisition: The Rise and Fall of Vettery and Hired (The $150M Mirage)
October 14, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
A deep dive into why venture-backed hiring marketplaces Vettery and Hired failed, with lessons on sustainable unit economics and marketplace strategy.

The Backend Developer Interview: A Hiring Manager's Complete Guide
September 30, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
Stop guessing how to interview backend developers. Our complete guide provides the questions, process, and evaluation framework you need.

Software Engineer Job Market 2025: Data, Trends & Salaries
September 23, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
What will the software engineering job market look like in 2025? We analyze the trends, from AI's impact to salary projections, to help you prepare.

The Ultimate Guide to Recruiting Engineers in 2025
September 4, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
A practical guide to recruiting engineers. Learn proven strategies for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top software development talent in a competitive market.

How Underdog Works With Startups
February 13, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Underdog.io's talent platform streamlines startup hiring through curated candidate pipelines combined with human intelligence. This behind-the-scenes look reveals how companies optimize recruitment workflows while maintaining human-centric evaluation.

Talent Sourcing for Startups
February 5, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Effective talent sourcing is critical for startup success, yet presents unique challenges in competitive markets. This guide explores proven strategies for identifying and attracting top-tier candidates when building lean teams with limited resources.