Overview

• Founded in 2020 in Daly City, California, Parachute focuses on connecting individuals impacted by COVID-19 layoffs with hiring companies
• Aggregates layoff spreadsheets and provides search filters for job function, title, location, years of experience, company, and technical skills
• Targets recruiters, sourcers, and hiring managers in technology and startups seeking software engineers and developers
• Specializes in serving startups and entrepreneurship ecosystems requiring technical talent acquisition
• Operates as a 100% free service for both job seekers and recruiters, emphasizing frictionless connections

Specializations

• Connecting software engineers and developers affected by layoffs to tech companies
• Serving startups and entrepreneurship-focused organizations in talent acquisition
• Facilitating outplacement for professionals in software development roles
• Focusing on technology-sector layoffs and downsizing scenarios

Services & Approach

• Centralized aggregation of COVID-19 layoff data from multiple sources
• Customizable talent search platform with location, experience, and skills filters
• Direct connection service between recruiters and displaced tech professionals
• Free recruitment support for hiring managers in software engineering roles