Talk to Engineering Managers Directly —
No Recruiter in the Middle
On Switchly, your application goes directly to the engineering manager who wrote the job description. No pre-screen calls, no keyword filters, no waiting weeks to talk to someone who can actually hire you.
Traditional hiring vs. Switchly
Why the old way costs you weeks and opportunities
Why engineering managers post on Switchly
When EMs post jobs directly, they get better candidates faster
AI ranks applicants
EMs see candidates ranked by skill match — not by who applied first.
Hire in days, not months
No recruiter middleman slowing down the process — EMs move at their pace.
Right skills surfaced
Our AI understands tech stacks. EMs get candidates who actually know the tools.
Direct connection
No playing telephone through HR. Candidates you want to interview — you reach out directly.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it so hard to reach engineering managers when applying for jobs?
Most companies route all applications through HR or a recruiting team first. Recruiters apply keyword filters, often rejecting strong candidates who don't match a rigid checklist. The engineering manager only sees a curated shortlist — sometimes days or weeks later. This creates a bottleneck that slows hiring and loses great candidates.
How does Switchly ensure my application reaches the engineering manager?
On Switchly, hiring managers post jobs directly. When you apply, your full AI-parsed profile — skills, experience, projects, links — is delivered straight to the EM's dashboard. There's no HR pre-screen, no ATS filter. The EM decides who to talk to.
What if I want to message the engineering manager before applying?
Switchly isn't a cold messaging platform. The best signal to an engineering manager is a well-matched application — one where your skills score strongly against their JD. Apply first. If the EM is interested, they'll initiate the conversation.
Do engineering managers actually review applications on Switchly?
Yes — because Switchly uses AI to rank applicants before they land in the EM's queue. The EM sees the top candidates ranked by fit, which makes reviewing worth their time. They're not scrolling through 200 unranked resumes.
Is this available for engineering manager roles too, or only for ICs?
Both. Individual contributor roles (SWE, SDE, senior engineer) and engineering manager roles are posted on Switchly. If you're looking for an EM role yourself, the same direct-application model applies — you apply directly to the hiring committee or CTO.
What if I'm rejected? Can I get feedback?
If an EM passes on your application, your AI match score tells you how your skills compared to what was required. You'll see which skills had a gap — it's not a black box. Use that to target roles where you're a stronger fit.
Who are you?
Switchly works for both sides of the hiring table.
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I'm a job seeker
Upload resume, get AI-matched to roles, apply directly to the hiring manager.
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I'm an engineering manager
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