Your AI Matchmaker
for exclusive engineering jobs
Using graph neural networks to optimize matches for hiring.
Fast track to first-round technical interviews conducted by conversational AI.
Contrario works with leading enterprises, mid-size businesses, and startups.
Your Benefits
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Set your ideal company preferences.
Never fill out another job application.
Join a premium talent network of top engineers.
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Get Matched with Exclusive Job Openings
Gain access to jobs before they go public
Join a curated pool of US college engineers, including both students and new grads. Work with leading YC startups, venture-backed tech firms, and top companies on cutting-edge projects.
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Fast Track to 1st Round Interviews
Eliminate wait times and instantly interview for jobs
With our live, AI-powered technical interviews, you can showcase your technical skills in 10 minutes across different job roles (AI/ML, Full-Stack, DevOps, etc.)
01
Set your ideal company preferences.
Never fill out another job application.
Join a premium talent network of top engineers.
02
Get Matched with Exclusive Job Openings
Gain access to jobs before they go public
Join a curated pool of US college engineers, including both students and new grads. Work with leading YC startups, venture-backed tech firms, and top companies on cutting-edge projects.
03
Fast Track to 1st Round Interviews
Eliminate wait times and instantly interview for jobs
With our live, AI-powered technical interviews, you can showcase your technical skills in 10 minutes across different job roles (AI/ML, Full-Stack, DevOps, etc.)
Your Gateway to Elite Tech Opportunities
Contrario is the AI-powered hiring marketplace directly connecting talented engineers to job opportunities at tech startups and enterprises.
Elevate Your Career,
Faster
Build your profile in under 30s. Contrario then connects you directly with top companies, accelerating your path to internships & full-time roles.
Get Hired by Top Tech Teams
Join a curated network of high-growth startups, AI labs, and global enterprises. Let the industry's best find your profile.
Skill-based Hiring
Prove your abilities through real-time technial evaluations. Let your skills—not your resume—open the door to elite opportunities.
Fast-Track to Job Offers
No more resume black holes. Companies using Contrario are actively hiring, ensuring you get matched with roles quickly.
AI-Powered Matchmaking
Skip the hassle of applications and let our AI matchmaker do the magic. Contrario works while you focus on your future.
Contrario’s platform placed a Founding Engineer expert for me in less than 2 weeks.
Bernhard Hausleitner
CTO of Soff (YC S24)
Backed by Top Investors and Executives from:
Join a Network of Ambitious Engineers
🚀 Insider Access to Exclusive Roles
Get early access to internships and full-time job openings before they go public. Stay ahead with direct invites from top hiring companies.
👥 The Contrario Community
Join a network of like-minded engineers, refer peers for high-impact jobs, and learn from those already working at YC startups and top enterprises.
Your Dream Role is Waiting.
Are You Ready?
Get matched with top tech companies, showcase your skills, and take control of your career today
Instant Job Matches – Let companies apply to you. Get directly matched with top startups and enterprises.
AI-Powered Skill Assessment – Skip resume screening. Prove your abilities through fast, skill-based evaluations.
Fast-Track to Offers – No cold applications, no waiting. Get hired faster with with Contrario's direct connections to hiring teams.
Frequently asked questions
🔹 How does Contrario work?
Engineers fill their profile and are instantly added to our talent network. Then, our AI matchmaking algorithm recommends you to startups and enterprises that fit you. Upon a successful match, you are invited to a 1st round technical interview.
🔹 What experience do I need to join Contrario?
We recommend all engineers joining our talent pool have foundational experience in software development, including proficiency in skills like full-stack, frontend, and/or AI-related technologies. Engineers should have sufficient skills to qualify for internships in these roles.
🔹 What kind of companies hire through Contrario?
Contrario is used by companies of all sizes, from YC startups seeking a founding engineer to large enterprises recruiting summer interns.
🔹 How long does it take to get matched?
Matches are made once our AI algorithm identifies a job that aligns with your skill set. This process typically takes a few days to a few weeks, depending on available positions.
🔹 Is Contrario free?
Yes. Contrario is always free for college engineers who want to join our talent network.