[edmundsauto]

> as far as I can tell, unless I’m an easy hire with experience in the stack being hired for - they have little interest in a “wildcard”.

What signals lead into your perspective?

If you have been explicit about taking lower comp for a more interesting role, you should be aware (external) recruiters are usually paid a % of your starting salary. So they would have no self-interest in helping you here.

My recommendation is to hang out where people are using tools you find interesting, then ask them directly about their employers. Try to find the internal recruiter, externals' incentives are not aligned with your situation in particular.