The quickest way to learn how to find tech jobs is to stop relying on one channel: use job boards for volume, referrals for odds, and tech Twitter for the roles small teams announce in public. For the Twitter part, a free list like the TechTwitter IO who-to-follow page saves you weeks of guessing who matters.
Below is how the three channels compare and how to run all of them in a normal week.
Three channels, three jobs to do
| Channel | What it is good at | Where it falls short |
|---|---|---|
| Job boards and LinkedIn | Many listings, filters for salary, location and visa | Every opening gets a crowd of applicants |
| Referrals | A person vouches for you, so your application gets read | You need people who know your work |
| Tech Twitter (X) | Founders and engineers post roles on their own timelines, and you can talk to them | Takes a few weeks to build a useful feed |
Boards are where you find what exists. People are how you get picked. Tech Twitter sits between the two, because it lets you meet people in public through what you post and reply.
Week one: set up the boring parts
Write one resume per role type, not one per job. Set saved searches on one or two boards with tight filters. Make a short list of companies you would actually join, and bookmark their careers pages.
Then open X and follow people near that list. TechTwitter IO sorts its picks into groups such as Engineers, Builders and indie hackers, and Founders and investors. Follow some from the groups closest to your goal, and add more later.
Week two onward: make Twitter do work
Read the right posts. Like and reply to the posts you want more of. The TechTwitter IO tips note that the For You tab learns from this within a week or two.
Search on purpose. Type "hiring" designer since:2026-10-01 -filter:replies into X search and switch to the Latest tab. Swap in your role and a recent date.
Show your work. Post what you are building, with screenshots. A hiring manager who lands on your profile should see projects, not slogans.
Reply before you ask. A thoughtful reply under a big account is seen by more people than a new account's own post. That is how strangers start to recognize your name.
Who is worth reading while you search
A few accounts from the TechTwitter IO list help with the search itself, not only the industry news:
- Gergely Orosz writes The Pragmatic Engineer and was previously at Uber and Skype.
- Lenny Rachitsky runs a newsletter and podcast with researched advice on product, growth and careers.
- Courtland Allen founded Indie Hackers, useful if a small team or your own project appeals to you.
When to skip Twitter
If you want a large employer, need visa sponsorship or prefer a clear interview process from the start, put most of your hours into boards and referrals. Twitter pays off most for startup and open source roles.
A break between applications
Job hunting wears you down. TechTwitter IO also publishes a free satirical daily paper about tech Twitter, with puzzles such as Twordle and Jumble. It is parody, so treat it as a break, not a news feed. Then go back and send one more good application.