Your Guide to Better Referrals
Hootly connects engineers with verified engineers for warm internal referrals. Let's find the right path for you.
What is Hootly?
Hootly is the private referral network that connects engineers with verified engineers who can provide internal referrals. We solve the referral problem by creating a structured, privacy-focused platform where:
Engineers
Find engineers who can refer you internally
Engineering Scouts
Help great engineers while maintaining privacy
Companies
Get higher quality referrals from engaged employees
Choose Your Path
How would you like to use Hootly?
For Job Seekers
As an engineer on Hootly, you'll be able to request referrals from verified engineers at your target companies. Here's how to get started:
Create Your Account
Sign up as an engineer to access the referral request system. We'll need some basic information to help engineering scouts evaluate your technical fit.
Browse Available Jobs
Explore our engineering job listings to find positions with active scouts. We only show jobs where engineers are available to provide referrals.
Request Referrals
Submit a brief pitch explaining why you're a good fit for the role. Include your LinkedIn profile for scouts to review.
Connect with Scouts
When a scout claims your request, they'll contact you directly via email to discuss next steps and submit your referral.
Create Your Engineer Account
Why Hootly Works
Our unique approach solves the referral problem
Privacy by Design
Scouts remain anonymous until they choose to engage, protecting them from unwanted outreach while still allowing them to help great engineers.
- No public profiles or contact information
- Scouts choose which requests to engage with
- Direct email communication outside the platform
Quality Assurance
Our verification process ensures that both engineers and scouts are legitimate, creating a high-quality referral ecosystem.
- Verified engineers with 1+ years experience
- Work email verification for scouts
- Structured referral request process
Ready to Get Started?
Be among the first engineers using Hootly to find better opportunities and help fellow engineers.