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Ask HN: Who is hiring? (May 2020)

549 points by whoishiring · 2349 days ago · 684 comments on HN

Article summary

The article is a call for companies to post job openings, with specific guidelines for the posts, such as including location and keywords like REMOTE, INTERNS, and VISA. Companies are invited to share their job openings, and readers are encouraged to search for jobs on various websites. The article also mentions other related threads, including one for freelancers and one for people looking to be hired. The goal is to connect companies with potential employees.

Main themes

  • job openings
  • remote work
  • hiring processes
  • company growth
  • technological innovation
  • economic impact
  • visa requirements
  • career development

What commenters say

  • Some companies are hiring for various positions, including software engineers and technical project managers, with some offering remote work options.
  • The list of countries where GitLab does not hire is questioned, with some wondering why certain countries are included.
  • The onsite requirement for some jobs may be limiting for some candidates.
  • Tulip is hiring for various positions, but is not able to sponsor H1B visas from scratch.
  • Linden Lab's subsidiary Tilia is hiring for a backend software developer position, with a focus on Golang.
  • The timing of the job posting thread may not be ideal, with some suggesting it should be posted on the first Monday of the month instead of the first Friday.
  • Some companies are looking for candidates with specific skills, such as experience with blockchain and cryptocurrency.
  • The job market and hiring processes are being impacted by the current economic state.