Opinion

April 29, 2022

How to hire developers: Three tips to survive the tech talent shortage

Hiring developers is a headache for startups battling the tech talent crunch. Here's how to establish your company as the go-to place for the best candidates


Stefan Lederer

4 min read

Stefan Lederer, CEO and founder of Bitmovin

It's no secret that there's a massive shortage of tech talent, and developers are the most sought-after candidates. But to win talent startups are going to have to look beyond compensation alone. If you view candidates simply as a commodity and approach the job market like a bidding war on eBay, don't be surprised when you end up empty-handed. 

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