Wellfound Jobs Scraper

Extract job listings from Wellfound (formerly AngelList) - the leading platform for startup jobs and tech talent. This scraper helps you gather comprehensive job data including titles, companies, locations, salaries, and application links.

What does Wellfound Jobs Scraper do?

This actor enables you to:

• 🎯 Extract startup jobs from any location on Wellfound
• 💰 Capture salary ranges and compensation details
• 🌍 Filter by location (Remote, United States, San Francisco, etc.)
• 🚀 Scale your job search by collecting hundreds of listings automatically
• 📊 Export structured data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML formats

Perfect for recruiters, job seekers, market researchers, and data analysts who need reliable access to Wellfound's startup job marketplace.

Features

✅ Location-based filtering - Search jobs in specific cities or remote positions
✅ Fast extraction - Optimized for high-speed data collection
✅ Detailed job data - Company names, titles, salaries, posting dates
✅ Flexible limits - Control how many jobs to scrape
✅ Anti-blocking technology - Reliable scraping with built-in protections
✅ Multiple export formats - JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, RSS, HTML

How much will it cost?

Wellfound Jobs Scraper is optimized for efficiency. Approximate costs:

• 100 jobs: ~$0.05 - $0.10
• 500 jobs: ~$0.25 - $0.50
• 1,000 jobs: ~$0.50 - $1.00

Note: Costs depend on proxy usage and scraping complexity. Using residential proxies increases reliability but may increase costs slightly.

Input configuration

Basic setup

{
  "location": "united-states",
  "maxItems": 100
}

Advanced configuration

{
  "location": "remote",
  "maxItems": 500,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  },
  "debugLog": false
}

Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
location	String	Yes	Location slug from Wellfound (e.g., "united-states", "remote", "san-francisco")
maxItems	Integer	No	Maximum number of jobs to scrape (default: 100, set 0 for unlimited)
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Proxy settings (residential proxies recommended)
debugLog	Boolean	No	Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting

Finding location slugs

Visit Wellfound Jobs and navigate to your desired location. The slug is the last part of the URL:

• https://wellfound.com/location/united-states → use "united-states"
• https://wellfound.com/location/remote → use "remote"
• https://wellfound.com/location/san-francisco → use "san-francisco"

Output data

Each job listing contains:

{
  "id": "123456",
  "title": "Senior Software Engineer",
  "company": "TechStartup Inc.",
  "location": "Remote",
  "salary": "$150k – $220k",
  "postedDate": "2023-10-27T10:00:00.000Z",
  "applyUrl": "https://wellfound.com/jobs/12345-senior-software-engineer",
  "source": "json"
}

Output fields

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Unique job identifier
title	String	Job position title
company	String	Hiring company name
location	String	Job location (city or "Remote")
salary	String	Compensation range
postedDate	String	When the job was posted
applyUrl	String	Direct application link
source	String	Data extraction method used

Use cases

🔍 Job Market Research

Analyze startup hiring trends, salary ranges, and in-demand skills across different locations and industries.

📈 Recruitment & Talent Sourcing

Build comprehensive databases of startup opportunities for candidates or track competitor hiring activities.

💼 Job Aggregation

Create custom job boards or integrate Wellfound listings into your platform or application.

📊 Data Analysis

Study the startup ecosystem, track growth patterns, and identify emerging tech hubs and roles.

Tips for best results

1. Use residential proxies - Wellfound has anti-bot protections. Residential proxies provide the best success rate.

2. Start small - Test with maxItems: 50 first to ensure your configuration works correctly.

3. Respect rate limits - The scraper includes built-in delays to avoid overwhelming the server.

4. Check location slugs - Verify the location slug exists on Wellfound before running large scrapes.

5. Monitor runs - Check the log output to ensure jobs are being extracted successfully.

Example workflows

Extract remote startup jobs

{
  "location": "remote",
  "maxItems": 200
}

Find engineering jobs in San Francisco

{
  "location": "san-francisco",
  "maxItems": 100
}

Comprehensive US market scan

{
  "location": "united-states",
  "maxItems": 1000
}

Export formats

Download your scraped data in multiple formats:

• JSON - For developers and API integration
• CSV - For Excel and spreadsheet analysis
• Excel - Direct import into Microsoft Excel
• XML - For enterprise systems integration
• RSS - For feed readers and automation
• HTML - For quick viewing in browsers

Frequently asked questions

How do I find available locations?

Visit Wellfound's job search and browse locations. The URL path shows the location slug you need.

Can I scrape specific job categories?

Currently, the scraper focuses on location-based extraction. Category filtering may be added in future updates.

Why am I getting fewer results than expected?

This can happen if:

• The location has limited job listings
• Your maxItems limit is too low
• Wellfound's listings have changed

Is this scraper legal to use?

This scraper is designed for personal research and data analysis. Always review and comply with Wellfound's Terms of Service and robots.txt. Use responsibly and ethically.

How often is the scraper updated?

The scraper is maintained to adapt to Wellfound's website changes. If you encounter issues, please report them.

Support

Need help? Have questions?

• 📧 Contact the developer through Apify
• 🐛 Report bugs or issues
• 💡 Suggest new features

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Disclaimer: This actor is an unofficial tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Wellfound or AngelList. Use this tool responsibly and in accordance with Wellfound's Terms of Service.

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