Resources
Resources for working in Austin
The references and tools worth bookmarking, ranked by usefulness for Austin-area job-seekers. Each entry lists the web address, a summary, and our take on why it matters.
#1
https://www.workintexas.com
Contact: 1-800-832-2829
The state’s official job-matching portal. Free account, strong on state and local-government roles, skilled trades, and unemployment-to-work programs.
Underused by tech job-seekers, but the place to look for stable public-sector work and apprenticeships across Central Texas.
#2
https://builtin.com/jobs/austin
Contact: via site
Austin-specific tech jobs board covering startups through scale-ups, with company profiles, salary data, and remote/hybrid filters.
The cleanest single view of who’s hiring in Austin tech. Filter by remote and role type and you’ll cover most of the local market fast.
#3
https://www.indeed.com/l-bastrop-county,-tx-jobs.html
Contact: via site
The widest-net aggregator, pre-filtered to Bastrop County — closest to the Highway 71 corridor and Cedar Creek.
If you live east of Austin, start here. Set a distance filter and a salary floor and check it daily; SpaceX and Starlink roles surface here first.
#4
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?location=Austin%2C%20Texas%20Metropolitan%20Area
Contact: via site
Professional and mid-career roles, with the ability to apply using your profile and message recruiters directly.
Best for white-collar roles where a referral matters. Keep your profile current and the recruiters will come to you.
#5
https://wholetech.com
Contact: info@austinworking.com
110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more.
You’re already in the network. Browse wholetech.com for related Austin sites, including Texas Coworking for desk space while you job-hunt.
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