The Hacker News "Who is hiring?" thread for May 2026 continues its tradition of connecting tech companies directly with qualified candidates. This community-driven platform allows only genuine employers to post opportunities, creating a curated job board without recruiters or middlemen. Companies must specify work arrangements—REMOTE, REMOTE (US), or ONSITE—and provide context if not widely recognized.

MongoDB seeks Senior/Staff SREs for its multi-cloud database platform, while Level12 offers full-stack roles at $95K-145K+. Peregrine has multiple engineering positions across SF/NYC/DC with salaries up to $275K. Lantern is hiring AI-focused engineers for their revenue intelligence platform, and Join seeks staff engineers for construction collaboration software. Each company emphasizes technical requirements and team culture.

Job seekers can leverage several specialized search tools including nthesis.ai, dheerajck.github.io, and unofficial Chrome extensions to navigate these opportunities. The thread also links to the complementary "Who wants to be hired?" discussion. With detailed listings from established and emerging tech companies, this thread serves as a valuable resource for developers seeking their next career move in a competitive market.