Dice Jobs Scraper

Dice Jobs Scraper

Scrape Dice job listings by keyword, location, employment type, and workplace type, up to a million per run. Every job comes with its title, company, location, and posting details. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

Dice's official API requires a developer account, API key, and rate limits that slow down large job market analyses. This reads the public job search results directly, filtered by title, location, employment type, and workplace type, and returns each match in one fixed schema.

Who uses it	What they scrape Dice for
Market researchers	Which tech skills and job titles are in demand in a given region
Recruiters	Build a pipeline of open roles matching a client's requirements
Job boards	Aggregate Dice listings into a niche tech job board
Data analysts	Track salary ranges and employment type trends over time

What it does

This Actor collects Dice job postings by keyword, location, employment type, and workplace type, and returns each one as a flat row.

• 🔍 Keyword search: enter any job title, skill, or keyword, like 'python developer' or 'react engineer'.
• 📍 Location filter: narrow by city, state, or ZIP code, or leave empty for all locations.
• 💼 Employment type: filter by full-time, part-time, contract, or third-party roles.
• 🏠 Workplace type: filter by remote, hybrid, or on-site positions.
• 📊 Scalable collection: set a maximum from 1 to 1,000,000 jobs per run.

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

What you can do with Dice data

📈 Track tech job market trends.

A market researcher runs the Actor weekly for 'data scientist' across major cities and compares posting volume and employment type to spot hiring shifts.

🎯 Build a recruiter's candidate pipeline.

A recruiter scrapes all remote 'react engineer' contract roles and filters the results to companies that match a client's target list.

🗂️ Power a niche job board.

A job board operator collects Dice listings for 'cybersecurity' in Texas and republishes them with their own branding and search.

📊 Analyze salary and workplace trends.

A data analyst scrapes 'software engineer' roles with workplace type filters and tracks how remote versus on-site postings change over time.

Why choose this scraper

	What you get
No API key	Scrape public Dice search results without registering an app or managing OAuth.
Fixed schema	Every job returns the same flat fields, ready for spreadsheets or databases.
Flexible filters	Combine keyword, location, employment type, and workplace type in one run.
Export anywhere	Download as CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or push to Apify storage.

How it compares

No other Store actor targets Dice the same way, so the honest comparison is with the alternatives teams actually weigh.

	Dice Jobs Scraper	Build it in-house	By hand
Setup	Run it now, zero config	Days of engineering	None, but hours per pull
When Dice changes	Maintained for you	You fix it	You re-learn the page
Proxies, retries, anti-bot	Built in	Your problem	Browser only
Output	Fixed JSON schema, CSV/Excel export	Whatever you build	Copy-paste
Cost	Pay per result	Engineering time	Analyst hours

Configure the run

Drive the Actor from a job title or keyword, and optionally narrow by location, employment type, and workplace type. Filters run as each job is read so only matches reach your dataset. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

{
  "query": "software engineer",
  "maxItems": 10
}

A larger pull:

{
  "query": "software engineer",
  "maxItems": 200
}

Pricing

Pay-per-result: $0.01599 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.

Results collected	Approximate cost
100 results	$1.60
1,000 results	$15.99
10,000 results	$159.90

New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.

Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

Run it

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
2. Open the Dice Jobs Scraper.
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.

Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.

Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to Dice through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/dice-scraper"

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

Troubleshooting

Why am I getting no results?

Your keyword may be too specific, or the filters may exclude all jobs. Try a broader keyword like 'software engineer' and clear the location and employment type fields.

Why did the run stop before reaching maxItems?

Dice may not have that many matching jobs. The Actor collects all available results up to your maxItems limit.

Why are some fields empty?

Not all Dice postings include every field, such as salary or workplace type. Empty fields are normal for incomplete listings.

Can I scrape multiple keywords in one run?

This Actor accepts one keyword per run. To scrape multiple keywords, run the Actor multiple times or use a separate orchestrator.

Why did I get blocked?

Dice may rate-limit aggressive scraping. Reduce your run frequency or use Apify's proxy options to rotate IP addresses.

FAQ

Question	Answer
Do I need a Dice API key?	No. This Actor reads the public Dice search results directly, so no registration or API key is required.
Can I scrape all jobs for a keyword?	Yes. Set maxItems to a high number, up to 1,000,000, and the Actor will collect as many matching postings as Dice returns.
How do I filter by remote jobs?	Set the workplaceType input to 'Remote'. You can combine it with a keyword and location for precise results.
What employment types are supported?	Full-time, part-time, contract, and third-party. Leave the field empty to include all types.
Can I search by location?	Yes. Enter a city, state, or ZIP code in the location field. Leave it empty to search all locations.
What format is the output?	Each job is returned as a flat row with fields like title, company, location, and posting date. You can export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Is this legal?	You should only scrape public data in accordance with Dice's terms of service and applicable laws. This Actor does not bypass any login or paywall.
How often can I run this?	You can schedule runs as frequently as you need. Be mindful of Dice's rate limits and your own usage.
Can I get the full job description?	The Actor returns the data available in the search results. For full descriptions, you may need to scrape individual job pages separately.
What if I get no results?	Check your keyword and filters. Try a broader keyword or remove location and employment type filters.

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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DHI Group, Inc. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.