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Competing with FAANGs is a losing game, and probably not relevant for 98% of technology roles. I would highly recommend that you pick a few key senior engineers and compensate them well via paid time off and salary. When you have major problems this will be the group of technologists that will fix it for you.

For your mid-tier to junior technologists look for individuals that are trying to transfer into tech roles and don't have alot of experience BUT can demonstrate real ownership of problems in whatever business they were previously in.

For mid/jr level people one of the most important things you can provide is a clear path that shows your company is willing to invest training in your software & common industry tools.

As for finding them: check out your local technology meetup groups (online or in person), look for recommendations from your social network, check about posting opportunities with local universities/colleges.