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Is it cost-effective to hire developers in Europe?

US-based tech companies can achieve up to 50% savings on labor expenses by hiring software engineers in Europe. Use our budget-planning tool to estimate the cost of your future team of software engineers, or reach out to us for further information.

What is Alcor, and why is it a better long-term alternative to outsourcing or generic EOR platforms?

Alcor builds software R&D centers and hires remote development teams for US and European tech product companies. Since 2017, we’ve been helping our clients scale in Latin America and Eastern Europe, adding 10 to 100 developers each year.

Our solution is designed only for the tech industry:

– hiring in top tech talent markets,

– benefiting from tax incentives for tech, and

– managing all the necessary contracts for tech (NDAs, IP rights protection agreements, etc.).

Alcor lets clients easily track and manage payroll, benefits, and more via its cloud platform, AlcorOS.

However, unlike other global payment platforms, our clients don’t just get robotic support; they work with a dedicated human Customer Operations manager.

Our solution is 50% more affordable than hiring in the US or tech outsourcing, and we offer custom pricing and volume discounts for even greater savings – no setup or hidden fees.

What services does Alcor provide to clients?

Our all-in-one solution includes tech-focused Employer of Record, full-cycle tech recruitment, and operational support, such as:

– hardware procurement,

– office/coworking leasing,

– insurance provision,

– employer branding,

– HR services,

– remote/office/hybrid strategy support,

– sysadmyn support,

– business/travel visa support,

– stock options & IP agreements – you name it.

We go the extra mile for clients, so they can get everything they need without engaging third parties.

Does Alcor have any guarantees for hiring software developers in Europe?

Alcor guarantees to hire five developers in the first month, 30+ developers in 3 months, and 100 developers in a year in Europe. Moreover, we provide our clients with a 3-month warranty to substitute our candidate free of charge.

What is the average time for Alcor to hire a developer in Europe?

Usually, it takes our tech headhunters from 2 to 6 weeks to hire software developers in Europe. However, depending on the availability of tech talent, expertise level, and complexity of the tech stack, the closing time may vary.

Can Alcor headhunt C-level management in Europe?

Yes, our team of 40 tech researchers and recruiters has hands-on experience in headhunting lead and C-level specialists in the tech field. Usually, it takes us about 5-8 weeks to hire a team lead and 6-9 weeks to headhunt a C-level manager.

What about payroll, accounting, and office lease in Europe?

Alcor’s R&D center solution is devised specifically to satisfy all the needs of tech product companies expanding abroad. In addition to full-cycle tech recruitment of developers from Europe, we cover a range of essential back-office support services. These include the Employer of Record service—our compliant no-entity employment solution, office lease, equipment procurement, and setup of IT infrastructure.

What else does Alcor’s software R&D solution in Europe include?

In addition to standard operational support, our tech R&D solution covers additional services like employer branding, Tech RPO, WFH assistance, etc. Our clients also benefit from detailed consultations on various aspects such as taxation systems, labor laws, salary benchmarking, and more.

What is the process of hiring developers in Europe with Alcor?

We assign a group of tech researchers and recruiters to hire software developers for each client. Our researchers focus on crafting an enticing EVP, utilizing active search methods, and pre-screening candidates. Meanwhile, our tech recruiters conduct job interviews, assessing both hard and soft skills, as well as the English proficiency of candidates, to identify the best-matching developers from Europe for our clients. On top of that, we offer candidates’ skills assessment from an Engineering Manager to increase the quality of your pipeline even more. Typically, it takes us 8 CVs to get to one accepted offer. Once a candidate is approved (the approval rate is 80%), we proceed with the offer and manage payroll and legal compliance.
P.S. We close 15% of vacancies from the first CV, while 98.6% of our hires successfully pass probation.

Why is it better for tech companies to hire software engineers in Europe via Alcor than a tech outsourcing provider?

Tech outsourcing and outstaffing can pose significant risks for technology companies. Issues like team indifference, hidden fees, and potential data breaches are just a few examples of hurdles that can arise when engaging with outsourced services firms. On the other hand, hiring developers from Europe via a trustworthy IT staffing agency is devoid of these risks, as companies keep all decision-making under their control.

What do I need to start hiring developers in Europe with Alcor?

Firstly, you need to have a clear picture of the number and type of dedicated tech talent in Europe you want to hire. Decide on team composition, skill sets, and expertise levels. If you need to hire senior top-tier tech experts in Europe, it typically takes us 2-6 weeks to close positions, while C-level and rare experts require 5-9 weeks on average. Plus, you need to decide whether you prefer to hire developers on B2B or FTE terms, as it will determine the scope of Employer of Record services that you will need.

When you have a clear request, you can book a call where our sales managers will walk you through our services and pricing model and provide you with a developer availability report and salary benchmarks. Once we’ve negotiated the best cooperation terms and signed the agreement, Alcor’s full-cycle tech recruitment service kicks in.

Do you use FTE or B2B models of employment when hiring in Europe?

We hire dedicated developers from Europe both on a B2B and FTE basis. Which one should you choose as a tech executive?

B2B contracts are the simplest way to hire remote developers, as you don’t need a legal entity in Europe. You can pay higher net salaries while avoiding costly social security contributions, payroll tax, and personal income tax—your tech workers handle their tax obligations. But even this function Alcor takes care of, so your developers could have peace of mind. Plus, our lawyers can advise you on contract provisions, ensuring you hire tech talent from Europe on the best terms for both parties.

Want to hire a software development team in Europe on an FTE basis? Alcor’s Employer of Record service has you covered. We already have legal entities abroad, so you bypass business incorporation hurdles. Our lawyers will draft tech-focused employment contracts, with local labor law specifics included, and mitigate any risks related to worker misclassification, social security, and tax obligation. Meanwhile, Alcor’s payroll specialists will take care of taxes, social contributions, and accurate salary payouts so you can focus on your product development instead.

Contact us to get more details on this topic!

What do you get with our tech-focused EOR service?

First of all, you don’t have to spend 3.5+ months on setting up your own legal entity and other infrastructure like a bank account, a local team, etc., in a new tech market. We’ll hire talent on your behalf right away.

Secondly, our EOR service covers everything: payroll, compliance, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and other services. We commit to onboarding talent in 10 business days and provide free offboarding.

Last but not least, you’ll hire talent in top talent markets for tech – across Latin America and Eastern Europe – with 3.5+ million IT specialists and fast-growing tech industries.

But our solution is not just another HR payments platform – with us, you get EOR, plus tech recruitment from scratch with full operational coverage in one place.

How do you handle compliance, risk, and data protection?

Alcor acts as a legal shield, ensuring 100% compliance with labor laws in the countries of our operations and IP protection. We protect clients from risks related to worker misclassification, social security, and tax obligations while providing GDPR and CCPA solutions. We also provide the background check service for our clients upon request. What is more, Alcor has a mature policy set consisting of publicly available Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Terms of Use, Security Policy, and Code of Ethics.

Does Alcor provide a full-cycle tech recruitment service?

Yes. With the help of our 40 in-house tech recruiters and researchers, we hire Silicon Valley-caliber talent from scratch. You can get 5 developers in the first month, 30 in 3 months, and 100 in a year. You get the first CVs of pre-vetted candidates in 5 business days, while one vacancy is typically closed in 2-6 weeks. These are your people from day one who become part of your in-house team and culture, with no buyout process and fees if you later insource.

Which geographies and seniorities can you cover?

We hire top-10% engineers across Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Bulgaria – with a focus on senior, lead, and C-level talent. To ensure you get the best talent on the market, we prepare a location strategy and consultation from the start.

What is the quality of your candidates?

To present you with the best candidates, we use an internal database of 253k software engineers and external resources. 80% of the CVs we send to clients are approved; 8 CVs are needed to secure an accepted offer; and 15% of vacancies are closed with the first CV.

If a client wants to further improve the quality of the candidate pipeline, we offer an Engineering Manager screening service. As a result, 98.6% of the developers that we hire for clients successfully pass probation.

How long do software developers that Alcor hires stay with clients?

90% of the talent we hire for clients stays with them long-term, while the average tenure of developers is 2.5 years. In case you’re unsatisfied with our hire or vice versa, we offer a 3-month free replacement warranty.

What’s more, you can increase the retention rate among your R&D team with the talent retention strategy developed for you by our HR professionals.

Is Alcor’s pricing transparent?

We don’t have setup fees, tricky rate cards, or expensive pricing wrappers. Also, our model doesn’t presuppose regular cost increases with no visible returns. Instead, we have custom pricing for each client, set and revise individual compensations, and give contractual volume discounts.

Who owns the team and assets, and can we insource later?

You own everything from day one – the team and all procured assets (hardware, software, office/coworking arrangements, and related records). You can insource the team at any time for free, with no buyout or lock-in.

Who manages the team day to day?

You do. We act as the official employer of record (EOR) for compliance and payroll, while decision-making, roadmap, and performance management remain on your side.

What documentation and visibility do we get?

You get full transparency – employment contracts, SLAs, and supporting documentation are shared with you from the start.

How is IP handled, and who can access our code?

IP remains 100% yours, protected by compliant IP rights agreements from day one. Alcor does not access your source code, product docs, or other sensitive materials.

Who bears compliance and other employment-related risks?

Alcor bears 100% of employment and compliance risk in each country by acting as your legal shield for labor, tax, and regulatory matters.

Who are the clients of Alcor?

Our clients include tech product companies from the US and EU – People.ai, BigCommerce, Grammarly, Sift, Ledger, Pindrop, Chartbeat, BIScience, ChargeAfter, Tubular Labs, and Teladoc – from domains like AI/ML, ecommerce, cybersecurity/fraud prevention, crypto/fintech, media & marketing analytics, and digital health.

Does Alcor have any industry awards, or is it featured in ratings?

Alcor has earned top rankings in the IT & business services, HR outsourcing, and legal outsourcing categories on Clutch, become the #1 HR Services Agency on SuperbCompanies, and won The Legal 500 EMEA Awards. We are also featured on Clutch, TrustPilot, G2, and GoodFirms.

What is the team behind Alcor?

We’re a 100+ in-house team with deep bench strength – 40 tech recruiters and 60 back-office specialists across 8 key locations, with 93% CSAT and a 93% Net Promoter Score. Leadership is hands-on and accessible: Founder & CEO – Dmytro Ovcharenko; COO – Viktoriia Keliar; Director of Technical Recruiting – Kassandra Ruiz; Head of Customer Operations – Oksana Petrus; Head of Legal – Oleh Danylchenko.

Supporting leaders include Head of People & Culture – Hanna Koval; Senior Legal Adviser (LATAM) – Gilda Orozco; Country Manager, Mexico – Javier Preciado; plus regional recruiting leads in Poland, Romania, and LATAM for on-the-ground execution

How do you make cross-region collaboration work – overlap windows, English proficiency, and executive availability?

We run teams across the USA, Latin America, and CEE – covering GMT-7, GMT-6, GMT-5, GMT-4, GMT, GMT+1, GMT+2, and more. That footprint lets us engineer reliable overlap windows: typically 5-8 hours within the Americas or Western Europe, and 2-5 hours between US time zones and CEE with modest schedule shifts.

English proficiency runs from intermediate to native, with customer-facing roles staffed at advanced/native levels. For leadership accessibility, we align recurring exec-level touchpoints inside overlap windows and keep async updates flowing so decisions don’t wait on the clock