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First Order Effects
Hiring across Engineering and Operations
Open roles at First Order Effects
4 positions we're tracking, re-checked daily
Sr Hardware Development Electrical Engineer
Austin, TXonsiteSenior$140K–$220KFirst seen 6 days agoSoftware Engineer
Austin, TXonsiteMid-level$140K–$200KFirst seen last weekMechanical Engineer (Senior/Principal)
Austin, TXonsiteSenior$100K–$210KFirst seen last weekRevenue Operations Analyst
Washington, DC / Arlington, VAonsiteMid-level$85K–$125KFirst seen today
Working at First Order Effects
We track First Order Effects and surface their roles as they open.
How to actually get hired at First Order Effects
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
First Order Effects runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to First Order Effects isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at First Order Effects
No verified contact route for First Order Effects yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What First Order Effects screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the First Order Effects role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill First Order Effects applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at First Order Effects can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what First Order Effects is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking First Order Effects
Applying to First Order Effects? Get the contact, not the form.
First Order Effects careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does First Order Effects have open?
As of November 4, 2026, First Order Effects has 4 open positions.
Does First Order Effects hire remotely?
None of First Order Effects's 4 open roles are listed as remote right now.
What roles is First Order Effects hiring for?
First Order Effects is hiring across Engineering and Operations. The most recent opening is Sr Hardware Development Electrical Engineer.
How do I apply for a job at First Order Effects?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at First Order Effects.
Does First Order Effects respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for First Order Effects not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at First Order Effects?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at First Order Effects. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does First Order Effects use?
First Order Effects uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at First Order Effects?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per First Order Effects role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
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