Hire Pre-Vetted LatAm Data & AI Talent
Data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, ML/AI engineers and analytics engineers. Strong fundamentals from top LatAm universities (UBA, ITAM, PUC, Andes). 55% cost.
Data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, ML/AI engineers and analytics engineers. Strong fundamentals from top LatAm universities (UBA, ITAM, PUC, Andes). 55% cost.
All ranges include EOR fee, employer load and benefits typical of the role. Updated Q1 2026 against Howdy, Deel, Terminal.io, Levels.fyi and CodersLink.
| Seniority | Range USD |
|---|---|
| Data Analyst (Mid) | $42-62K |
| Data Engineer (Senior) | $72-98K |
| Data Scientist (Senior) | $78-105K |
| ML Engineer (Senior) | $85-115K |
| AI Engineer / LLMOps | $95-130K |
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Argentina for Senior+ ML/AI engineering (best price/quality). Chile for data engineering at scale. Mexico for analytics volume.
1 Analytics Engineer + 1 Senior Analyst for the cost of one US Senior Analyst.
Add 2-3 ML engineers to an existing US-led ML organization. Embedded as production engineers.
AI Engineer + Data Engineer + Analyst for a new AI-powered feature. ~$200K total annual cost vs $550K+ in US.
Yes. Top universities (UBA, ITESM, ITAM, PUC) and bootcamps in LatAm teach modern data stack. Argentina especially has strong fundamentals from Computer Science programs — they pick up new tools fast.
Smaller than software engineering but growing fast. We typically shortlist 3 candidates per role for Senior+ AI Engineer; expect 18-21 days vs 14 for general engineering.
Yes with proper structure. EOR-based engagements with NDAs and data residency clauses handle most cases. For healthcare PHI specifically, additional BAA process required.
C1+ for Senior+ (active in cross-functional meetings). B2+ for Mid (written communication strong, verbal varies). All assessments include English evaluation.
Tell us the role, the seniority and your timeline. We come back within 48 hours with 3 pre-screened candidates and a transparent quote in USD.
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