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Funny gifts for programmers and software engineers

Error 404: Job Not Found Tee$24.99Error 404: Job Not Found Hoodie$39.99Error 404: Job Not Found Mug$16.99Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad$19.99Application Tracker Desk Mat$24.99Interview Notes Spiral Notebook$18.99

Developers spend all day reading error messages, so a gift built on one feels like an inside joke. These picks lean on the error pages, robots and refresh buttons every engineer knows, with a twist from the job market: Error 404, job not found.

Perfect for a teammate, a bootcamp grad looking for a first role, or the senior engineer who has done nine rounds of technical interviews this year.

Christmas deliveryOrder by Thursday, December 10 for US addresses.International (Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, NZ): order by November 30. Free US shipping on orders over $60.
Gift tipNot sure of a size? Mugs, candles and desk gifts fit everyone.Every gift is printed on demand, so earlier orders are always safer.

Error 404 picks

  1. Error 404: Job Not Found Tee
    #1

    Error 404: Job Not Found Tee

    The position may have been filled, removed or never existed. A clean error page for a messy job market.

    From $24.99
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  2. Error 404: Job Not Found Hoodie
    #2

    Error 404: Job Not Found Hoodie

    Job not found, but the hoodie is. For long nights refreshing a careers page that returns nothing.

    From $39.99
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  3. Error 404: Job Not Found Mug
    #3

    Error 404: Job Not Found Mug

    Error 404, job not found, printed on both sides. Holds coffee better than the job board holds listings.

    From $16.99
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For the desk setup

  1. Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad
    #4

    Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Mouse Pad

    Apply. Refresh. Repeat. Basically a while loop.

    From $19.99
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  2. Application Tracker Desk Mat
    #5

    Application Tracker Desk Mat

    A full size desk mat tracker: applied, ghosted, rejected, interview, offer. One column stays suspiciously empty.

    From $24.99
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  3. Interview Notes Spiral Notebook
    #6

    Interview Notes Spiral Notebook

    For notes during the system design round, and doodles during the stand up.

    From $18.99
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Under $20

  1. Rejected By A Robot Sticker
    #7

    Rejected By A Robot Sticker

    The cheapest way to make a laptop funnier.

    From $5.99
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  2. Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Sticker
    #8

    Easy Apply (It Was Not Easy) Sticker

    Easy Apply. It was not easy.

    From $5.99
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Gift ideas by engineer type

Job hunting after a layoff: the Error 404 Hoodie. Comfortable, honest and great for video calls with the camera off.

Bootcamp or new grad: the Rejected by a Robot Sticker plus the Apply Refresh Repeat Mouse Pad.

Senior engineer who interviews other people: the Error 404 Mug, as a reminder of what candidates go through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these good gifts for developers who are not job hunting?

Yes. Error 404 is a joke every developer gets, so the shirts and mugs work for anyone in tech.

What sizes do the shirts come in?

The tees and hoodies are unisex and come in a wide range of sizes. Each product page lists the exact sizes and prices.

How long does shipping take?

Everything is printed on demand. Production takes 2 to 5 business days and US delivery usually takes 3 to 8 business days after that.

When should I order to get it before Christmas?

For delivery by Christmas, order by Thursday, December 10 for US addresses and by Monday, November 30 for Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Everything is printed on demand, so earlier is always safer.

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