Technology

Hire Pre-Vetted LatAm Engineers

Backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, DevOps and platform engineers from Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru. Same timezone, 50% cost vs San Francisco.

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Salary ranges (USD, all-in)

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.

SeniorityRange USD
Junior (0-2 yrs)$28-42K
Mid (3-5 yrs)$48-72K
Senior (6-9 yrs)$65-95K
Staff (10+ yrs)$90-145K
Principal / Architect$120-180K

Common tools and stacks

JavaScript / TypeScript · Python · Go · Rust · Ruby · Java · Kotlin · Swift · React · Node · Next.js · AWS · GCP · Kubernetes · Terraform

How we split evaluation

NearTalent owns pre-screening; your team owns final fit. This is the boundary that produces 96% 90-day retention.

What NearTalent evaluates

  • Technical assessment custom to your stack (not HackerRank generic)
  • Code samples and architecture deep-dive when permitted
  • English fluency for code review and technical discussion
  • 2 professional references from recent direct managers

What you validate

  • System design at your level of seniority
  • Domain-specific knowledge (fintech, health, edtech, etc.)
  • Culture fit with your specific engineering team
  • Final compensation negotiation

Where to source from

Argentina for Senior+ (best price/quality). Mexico for Mid-level volume. Chile for fintech/cloud.

Typical use cases

Series A SaaS — Series C platform

Add 2-5 senior engineers to existing US-led team. Typical: full-stack + DevOps mix.

Acqui-hire replacement

Rapid backfill of 1-3 specific roles after team departure. 12-day average.

New product team

Build a 5-engineer pod for a new product line, lead provided by client.

Sample roles we place

Senior Full-Stack Engineer (React + Node) Staff Platform Engineer (Kubernetes + Terraform) Senior iOS Engineer (Swift) ML Engineer (Python + AWS SageMaker) DevOps / SRE (Linux + observability)

FAQ

How does the technical assessment work?

Custom-designed for each role. For engineering, typically: live coding session (45-60 min), system design discussion (45 min), and async code sample review. We design the assessment to reflect real problems from your codebase when you share context.

Who runs the technical interview?

We coordinate but your engineering team runs the technical evaluation. We pre-screen so that 80%+ of the shortlist passes your bar.

Can we use Deel, Pebl or Remote?

Yes. We're EOR-agnostic. We partner with Deel, Pebl, Remote, Ontop and Globalization Partners. You pick the EOR based on country mix and pricing; we coordinate the contract.

What if the engineer doesn't work out?

90-day replacement guarantee. If the placement leaves for reasons other than client-initiated termination, we source a replacement at no additional fee. Historical use rate: 4%.

Ready to hire your first technology role?

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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