TL;DR
Once your role brief is approved, developers begin seeing it inside daily.dev. Most recruiters receive their first candidate briefs within a few days, although timing depends on the role type, seniority, and market.
What affects timing
Role demand
Highly sought-after roles like backend engineers or data scientists may fill quickly. Niche or unusual roles may take longer.
Seniority level
Senior ICs and leaders often take longer to match, as supply is smaller.
Geography
Larger developer hubs (e.g. US, EU, India, Brazil) generate faster matches than more specialized markets.
Screening questions
Precise or strict requirements may reduce volume but increase quality.
What to expect
Fastest case: Intros begin the same week a role goes live.
Typical case: Within 3–7 days of role approval.
Long tail: Hard-to-fill roles may take longer but still benefit from higher reply rates.
Important:
Intros only happen after developers explicitly opt in. This ensures quality and engagement, even if timing varies.
FAQs
Q: Will I always get intros within a week?
Not guaranteed. Timing depends on developer availability and role specifics.
Q: Can I speed things up?
Yes. Clearer briefs, transparent compensation, and practical screening questions drive faster engagement.
Q: What if I am not seeing intros?
Contact our team. We will review your role, brief, and criteria to improve results.