Hire an Engineer in 48 Hours

Zetto’s matching engine can surface qualified engineering candidates within hours of posting. This guide shows you how to create an effective hiring listing and move from match to interview in under 48 hours.

The Approach

Traditional hiring takes weeks because you are waiting for candidates to find your listing. On Zetto, the matching engine actively pairs your hiring listing with job-seeking engineers based on skill overlap, compensation alignment, and geographic compatibility. You get matched — not just listed.

Setup

1. Create a hiring listing

   Go to your dashboard and create a new listing with type Hiring. Your headline should name the role and one standout detail:

   Generic	Effective
   ”Looking for a developer"	"Senior React Engineer — Remote, $140-180K, Series B fintech"
   "Hiring backend engineer"	"Go Backend Engineer — Real-time trading systems, 4-day work week”

2. Include the details candidates care about

   Your description should cover:

   • Required skills: Be specific about the tech stack. “React, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL” matches far better than “full-stack”.
   • Compensation range: Listings with a stated comp range match 3x more candidates. Include base salary, equity if applicable, and any notable benefits.
   • Work mode: State clearly whether the role is remote, hybrid, or on-site. Include timezone expectations for remote roles.
   • Timeline: “Starting in 2 weeks” or “Backfill, need someone ASAP” helps candidates self-select.

3. Add tech stack labels

   Labels are critical for engineering matches. Add labels for every technology, framework, and domain that matters.

   Example for a full-stack role:

   react, typescript, nodejs, postgresql, aws, saas, fintech, remote

   Example for a DevOps role:

   kubernetes, terraform, aws, ci-cd, docker, infrastructure, sre

4. Connect Telegram for fastest alerts

   Engineering candidates tend to be active on Telegram. More importantly, Telegram delivers match notifications with the lowest latency of any channel.

   Go to Settings > Channels > Telegram and follow the connection flow.

5. Review matched candidates as they arrive

   Candidates appear in your match feed as the engine finds them. Each match card shows:

   • Candidate name and headline
   • Matched labels (skill overlap)
   • Trust score and verifications
   • Their stated compensation expectations and work mode

6. Approve promising matches

   Approve candidates you want to learn more about. If the candidate also approves, a conversation opens.

7. Let AI handle initial screening

   Once a conversation opens, Zetto’s AI conversation protocol guides the initial exchange:

   • Qualify phase: Confirms basic fit (skills, availability, compensation alignment)
   • Verify phase: Checks credentials and stated experience
   • Explore phase: Deeper discussion of experience, projects, and expectations

   You can observe the conversation in your dashboard and jump in at any point.

8. Handoff and schedule an interview

   When the conversation reaches handoff, full contact details are exchanged. Schedule your interview directly — email, calendar link, or whatever your process is.

Optimising for Speed

Post before 10am. Candidates checking their match feed in the morning will see your listing in their first batch of new matches.

Set dealbreakers to filter noise. If you need someone in US timezones, say so in dealbreakers. If you need 5+ years of experience, state it. This prevents matches that waste both sides’ time.

Approve fast. Candidates with in-demand skills get multiple matches. The first company to approve and start a conversation has a significant advantage.

Use multiple listings for different roles. If you are hiring for both a frontend and a backend role, create separate listings with distinct labels. Combined listings dilute matching accuracy.

Tip

Candidates using stealth mode will not appear in browse or search, but they will still appear in your match feed if the engine finds a strong fit. Some of the best candidates are in stealth mode because they are currently employed and exploring discreetly.

What a 48-Hour Timeline Looks Like

Hour	Action
0	Create hiring listing with detailed requirements and labels
1-4	First matches start appearing in your feed
4-8	Approve 5-10 promising candidates
8-16	AI screening conversations run automatically
16-24	Review screening conversation transcripts, shortlist 2-3
24-36	Handoff — exchange contact details with top candidates
36-48	Schedule and conduct first interviews

This timeline assumes an active candidate pool in your niche. Highly specialised roles (e.g., “Rust engineer with formal verification experience”) may take longer.