Nice Words From The Network
"The guidance, support, encouragement and help in choosing the right fit that Leopard.FYI provided is invaluable. I appreciated not being judged but instead listened to and advised. Highly recommend."
Anonymous, Software Engineer
"The Leopard team has been a fantastic partner in helping me navigate through a career change. They were incredibly thoughtful in matching me with companies that genuinely aligned with my interests and values, and supported me throughout the entire process -- from making the initial introductions to offering resources for interview prep to ultimately negotiating an offer. The Leopard network is also super powerful and a great way to build community among other women in tech. You all are awesome!"
Bridget Went, Staff Software Engineer
"The Leopard team has been a fantastic partner in helping me navigate through a career change. They were incredibly thoughtful in matching me with companies that genuinely aligned with my interests and values, and supported me throughout the entire process -- from making the initial introductions to offering resources for interview prep to ultimately negotiating an offer. The Leopard network is also super powerful and a great way to build community among other women in tech. You all are awesome!"
Charlotte Moche, Software Engineer
"Leopard.FYI was instrumental in my job search, providing expert resume help, company insights, and negotiation strategies. Thanks to Lexi Lewtan and the team, I landed an exceptional role. Highly recommended for those seeking meaningful career advancements."
Dana Yu, Senior Software Engineer
"Leopard helped me to value myself at current market rate, landing me about a 17% higher salary than I would have asked for myself. This alone was worth being part of their network.
They vetted companies that aligned with my values, shared both public articles and private info garnered from talking with the prospective companies, helped me navigate what a healthy startup company looks like, and coached me on questions to ask in final talks as well as how to gracefully exit my old company. I can’t recommend Leopard enough!"
Elizabeth Lyon, Senior Front-end Engineer
"Navigating today’s job market is tough. The prep is a grind, and the search can feel isolating—but having Leopard’s supportive community and resources made a big difference in my journey. Knowing that I was not alone helped me mentally and to stay positive.
They’re intentional about the companies they match you with and offer a wide range of resources that help you on every step of the job search. I’ve also learned a lot from the community—especially from women, non-binary folks, and allies who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.
I've been part of many tech communities, but none quite like Leopard. If you're gearing up for your next job search, I highly recommend joining!"
Anonymous, Software Engineer
"I cannot say enough great things about Leopard.FYI. [They] not only connected me to very interesting companies, they connected me to a network of individuals that helped support me (and that I supported back) in my searching. They also offered a wealth of support resources – from resume revamping to negotiation training, communication coaching, and much more. Whatever challenge you face in your job search, they probably have a solution and are ready to help you conquer it.
And for those not in the women/non-binary tech community, don’t feel left out. If you're part of a great company, reaching out to Lexi and Jordan could be a fantastic move. They have a perfect way of being able to connect you with top talent."
Kimberly Brown, Engineering Manager
"Leopard.FYI has been an incredible support system for me during my job hunt! They put a lot of time and effort into curating a list of applications for me to check out and their resources are invaluable."
Lara Jeftic
"Leopard has been an incredible resource for me during my job search. I was able to get resume advice and negotiation support from them that really helped with my job search. However, what I thought was really valuable was a supportive community that you can lean on to ask questions and discuss whatever topic you have in mind. My favorite thing was being able to ask the community if they have experience interviewing/working with a specific company, and get value insights that helped with my interview or in offer considerations."
Anonymous, Senior Software Engineer
"Leopard was crucial for my success in the job search. Leopard's community is extremely active. I lost count how many times I posted in Leopard and received validation, advice, and mock interview help from other women and non-binary engineers.
Moving forward into my new role, I hope to stay part of this community to give back like how so many other Leopard(s) have already given back to me. Thank you team for cultivating a space for us. <3"
Lianna Novitz, Full-stack Software Engineer
"I happened to have my introductory call with Leopard on the same day I got a job offer that I was planning to accept. Lexi helped me prepare for salary negotiation and it made me feel so much more prepared for the conversation. I negotiated a $5K increase! Very thankful to have had Leopard as a resource."
Leanne Cabey, Full-Stack Engineer
"I'd never worked with a recruiting firm before, but I'm so glad Leopard reached out to me on LinkedIn. Their team was incredibly helpful and kind throughout the whole process.I was juggling life with two kids and honestly thinking about leaving the workforce altogether. I didn't really have the capacity to focus on a job search like I used to. But the Leopard team kept checking in on me and encouraging me to stick with it. Without their persistence, I don't think I would have landed at a company as awesome as the one I'm at.
They really understood my situation and made me feel supported, not pressured. Now I'm very excited about my career again and so grateful for their help. If you're looking for a recruiting firm that actually cares about you as a person, I'd definitely recommend Leopard!"
Jade Hayes, Full Stack Engineer
"The Leopard community was invaluable during my job search. Having a supportive group of folks to prepare with, learn from, and lift each other up made everything better, knowing I wasn't going through this alone. I'm hoping I can find ways to support and remain active in the community going forward."
MB Burch, Senior Software Engineer
"The staff at Leopard.FYI is amazing! I was recently laid off from my software engineering role and invited to join. They have offered tons of great advice in the job search and interview process. They are always available and approachable. The fellow members are supportive, helpful, and empathetic. I appreciate being connected with vetted companies and being a member of the awesome community in general. Thank you, Leopard.FYI!"
Meg Kline-Tuls
"After being introduced to Lexi, she enthusiastically onboarded me onto Leopard's portal. Leopard.FYI is by far the most detailed and relevant-to-my-concerns source of data I've ever come across.
Although I didn't end up pursuing a role in their network, I talked to Lexi about my job search and she went out of her way to share her wisdom. Last week, when I had two offers in hand that I was contemplating, she helped me think them through and prepare my negotiation strategy as well. She was incredibly empowering and I'm so I'm so grateful to have been connected to her and the Leopard.FYI community. It's an incredibly valuable resource for women to leverage when navigating the rough process of job searching"
Melissa Sheehan, Full-stack Engineer
"I really do appreciate how Leopard.FYI has organized the recruiting process into such a seamless process. It's great to see all the wealth of information and updates centralized in one place for me. I've had one of the most enjoyable experience working with the team!"
Sandy Bernier-Yu
"The Leopard team helped me realize the potential of an incredibly challenging job search. They were there with me throughout the process: from exploring companies, to evaluating their product strategies, to reasoning about equity. Finally, they helped me back myself during successful negotiation! I'm now looking forward to starting my next chapter at a great company."
Shannon McCoy, Senior Back-end Engineer
"The whole team at Leopard were so helpful in navigating this tech job market and had done their homework looking at my Linkedin and offering their insight and suggestions as to what roles and companies could be a good fit, before we even had our first call.
The private Slack channel was a great place to ask them any questions, and I found it especially helpful after I got my first job offer to use them as a resource of the salary ranges I should expect to fall in, and how to frame the negotiation process. Thank you Leopard!"
Sophia Barton
"Leopard has been around for my entire job search this time! It's a very personalized experience, as from the first video chat, they will quickly note what you need help most. For me, it's recommendations of startups with good company profile and culture to start with. They will also check in with you, and form good strategy to achieve success. I often find myself good at technical round interviews, but get lost in the team match round. This time Leopard helps me to form a good sales strategy and I finally made it!
I would recommend any female to work with Leopard, no matter what you need for your job search this time."
Yuemin Li, Staff Back-end Engineer
"I loved working with Leopard through my job hunt. They took the time to learn about my skillsets, goals and aspirations and helped me nail down companies that fit the requirements, reducing the effort of taking HR calls and repeating the information. Eventually I landed a really cool offer as well :) I highly recommend working with them!"
Akrita Agarwal
"The team at Leopard is incredibly helpful, resourceful, and empathetic during these rough times in tech. I highly recommend them for any woman in tech, or any companies that are trying to increase diversity!"
Carolyn Sun
"Leopard.FYI was a crucial component of my recent job search and a big driver behind ultimately getting hired sooner than expected. They have a trove of resources and events to stay informed, weekly study groups and office hours to brush up on skills, and an active team that connects you directly to a large number of high-quality job openings with a high response rate. I had multiple interviews with companies through the Leopard network. I also appreciated the sense of community and camaraderie in the slack group. I highly recommend joining Leopard.FYI!"
Christine Sanderson-Movius, Senior Engineer & Tech Lead
"I’ve been fortunate to have been placed by Leopard 2x! In both cases, I found opportunities I would never have stumbled upon on my own, and where the company cultures were exactly what I was looking for. The quality of the opportunities was fantastic too — for both, the cash comp was higher with a >28% increase for the first role and >10% increase for the second role. This was also across two unique job markets that Leopard was so helpful in navigating.
I used Leopard for a range of things in my searches from learning about opportunities or the market to working with other members to interview prep or have general job search camaraderie. I also enjoy passively staying part of the network even when I’m not looking just to keep up with market changes. It’s a fantastic resource and I’m so grateful to Lexi and team for their amazing work creating it. It's been an invaluable part of my engineering journey!"
Anonymous, Senior Front-end Engineer
"Genuinely appreciative to the team at Leopard.FYI for their support through the interviewing and hiring process.
I loved the Slack channel and other tools that gave me a comprehensive view of each opportunity, its team, stack and benefits that allowed me to choose to engage or pass. This was a huge time saver through the interviewing process as well as I had a detailed view to refer back to while learning more about the company.
I was able to find a new job really quickly, where the company and the team check all of the boxes that had me job searching in the first place. Highly recommended."
Kami Boers, Senior Software Engineer
"What an amazing community! Thanks to Leopard, I was able to connect with like-minded women, share both the wins and the struggles, learn and grow together, and feel encouraged and empowered. With their support, I was able to land a new role! I’m truly grateful for this incredible community 💛"
Anonymous, Senior Software Engineer
"Leopard.FYI helped improve my resume, which assisted in landing an amazing role that is everything I was looking for. They can help with researching companies, improving your resume, negotiating, and other things related to the job search. They focus on women software engineers but assist with software product managers, program managers, business analysts, etc.
Thanks again to Lexi Lewtan, Jordan Leonard, Mary Jane Amarille, and all the wonderful people at Leopard!"
Kaylie Horsley
"The community of women at Leopard.FYI, it is nothing short of amazing. The camaraderie and support within this community are fantastic. Connecting with like-minded professionals has given me valuable insights and encouragement, making the platform an indispensable part of my network. If you are a woman seeking a job and a supportive community, I highly recommend Leopard.FYI. It's where you can feel hope again after losing a job."
Katrina Schwark, Engineering Manager
"The Leopard team made my job search easier, more productive, and potentially months shorter than it would have been had I been doing this on my own. I’ve been telling others about them every chance I get.
I ended up accepting an offer through them with a company that had pretty much everything I was looking for, with the salary that I wanted (a 44% pay increase from my previous company!) and great benefits. I’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, make a positive impact on education, and work for a company that truly values their employees."
Keziyah Lewis, Software Engineer
"Leopard and Lexi were supremely helpful during this latest job search. Lexi used her broad network to help me evaluate the culture of prospective job offers so that I could make a better, informed decision."
Leslie Carr
"Leopard was incredibly helpful landing me a job. The community was very supportive and the study groups really helped me sharpen my technical interviewing skills. I definitely could not have landed a job as fast as I did without the help of Leopard!"
Jenn, Software Engineer II
"Joining Leopard FYI was one of the best decisions I made during my job search. Lexie and the team connected me with so many amazing startups that I never would have discovered on my own and her insight into industry trends is invaluable. Leopard was able to help me get loads of interview prep and numerous interviews, giving me the exposure and confidence to land my current role, thanks to a connection I made through them. I'm so grateful for the guidance and opportunities they provided, and I highly recommend them to any woman or non-binary friend looking to break into or find their next role in the tech industry!"
Madeline Hanley, Senior Software Engineer
"After being introduced to Lexi, she enthusiastically onboarded me onto Leopard's portal. Leopard.FYI is by far the most detailed and relevant-to-my-concerns source of data I've ever come across.
Although I didn't end up pursuing a role in their network, I talked to Lexi about my job search and she went out of her way to share her wisdom. Last week, when I had two offers in hand that I was contemplating, she helped me think them through and prepare my negotiation strategy as well. She was incredibly empowering and I'm so I'm so grateful to have been connected to her and the Leopard.FYI community. It's an incredibly valuable resource for women to leverage when navigating the rough process of job searching."
Melissa Thai
"The Leopard team went above and beyond on my job search. They really got to know me to better understand the kinds of opportunities I'm most interested in, and did regular check-ins to see my progress. When it came to the offer stage, Lexi helped me negotiate for a higher comp package on short notice. So grateful for this team!"
Meghana Bhimasani, Founding Engineer
"Leopard is a wonderful, active, supportive community. For the job searching piece, they do an amazing job matching jobs to candidates and taking feedback when something doesn't fit. Similarly, they elicit a lot of background info on each role from the companies to help candidates understand every aspect of the role/company. The community itself was also useful, as they have various meetings and written resources to help candidates prepare -- resume prep, interview prep for specific types of interviews (system design, coding, behavioral, etc.). Similarly, I've found that there are just so many welcoming members who are happy to discuss aspects of the job search as we are all in this boat together."
Anonymous, Senior Machine Learning Engineer
"The support and guidance from Leopard.FYI's team were exceptional. With their help, I landed multiple interviews with companies I was interested in. The best part was vetting companies by seeing upfront information about their culture, compensation, gender ratios, etc. They made my job search easier and set me up for success with interview tips, negotiation articles, videos, and more. Thank you, Leopard team!"
Nam-Chi Van
"I'm incredibly grateful to Leopard and its supportive community! Through Leopard, I found a study buddy who motivated me during tough times. I also attended preparatory System Design and Coding sessions, which helped me get into the right mindset for technical interviews. Additionally, the AMA series was incredibly useful.
In this tough job market, Leopard provided valuable feedback on my failed interviews and helped me clarify misunderstandings. This support even put me back in consideration for an opportunity that ultimately led to an offer."
Anonymous, Senior Software Engineer
"I'm so grateful I joined the Leopard community! I met so many great folks (and study buddies!) who had wonderful advice and feedback as we navigated our job searches together, and Leopard gave me valuable insights into companies that I wouldn't have discovered otherwise. If you're looking for new opportunities I highly recommend joining Leopard!"
Rachel Colby, Senior Software Engineer
"Leopard is an incredible community that helps candidates feel less alone in a process that can be difficult and isolating. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful in every step of the way!"
Anonymous, Software Engineer
"The team at Leopard made me feel totally seen and supported in my search for a new role. They have been consistent allies - helpful, kind and responsive. Not only has Leopard helped pair me with companies, but they also connected me to a community of women engineers who help lift each other up during and after the search."
Waverly Mandel, Staff Front-end Engineer
"I was initially hesitant about working with Leopard.FYI. Many of the recruiters I'd worked with in the past seemed more interested in filling a role and cashing a commission check than in finding the right fit.
Leopard was totally different. Lexi was friendly, honest, and transparent. She was legitimately interested in matching me with a company and role that fit my needs. Our conversations felt like real conversations -- casual and friendly, not awkward and stilted.
I ultimately accepted a position outside of Leopard's network, but Lexi was SO HELPFUL. She helped me think through how much I should be asking for, provided insight on company benefits, and was genuinely excited for me. When it's time for me to move on, I will definitely be meeting with Lexi. I could genuinely see myself at every single company she suggested, and her perspective and insight gave me far more confidence than I would have had on my own."
Whitney Hahn, Lead Front-end Engineer
"Leopard.FYI gave me amazing support which helped me to find the perfect role for me and my career at a company that aligns with my values."
Wendy Bujalski