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10+ senior software developers in Latin America, and deliver:
- Silicon Valley-caliber talent hired from scratch
- Up to 40% savings
- Scaling from 0 to 100 in a year
- Fully managed back-office
- Candidates’ tech expertise assessment
- Cultural fits for your company
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Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
Alcor closed our 4 QA positions in a month and more than doubled the team in a year! We chose Alcor because of their communication style, cost, scope of services, and ideas to help us be successful.
Expanding our engineering team outside the US with Alcor was a game-changer! They found 15 talented developers and provided seamless EOR & operational support. Great responsiveness to our needs!
Alcor’s flexible model helped us scale from 0 to 30 devs in a year first, and then to 50! No buy-out fees, seamless hiring, and top-tier talent. A hassle-free way to grow without setting up a subsidiary!
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8 CVs
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to send you first CVsWhy Hire Developers in LATAM
- From 0 to 100+ software engineers in Latin America
- Employer of record—no entity compliant employment
- Comprehensive in-country support
- No buy-out or other hidden fees
- Your team from day one. Your management. Your culture.
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Tech Recruitment Process
Kick-off call
- Discuss your hiring needs and requirements
- Report on salaries and talent pool for open positions
- Negotiate and sign the contract
Preparation
- Create a hiring strategy
- Compose ideal candidate profiles
- Define and promote your EVP to local developers
Candidate Search & HR Interview
- Source, headhunt, and pre-screen candidates
- Conduct the HR interview
- Evaluate the candidates’ experience, previous projects, English level, and soft skills
Tech Interviews & Offer
- Let you conduct tech interviews and test tasks
- Update you on the hiring progress weekly
- Manage job offers
- Work with offer rejections and counteroffers, if any
Post-offer support
- Accept payment for hires
- Help you onboard your hires 3-month candidate replacement warranty
- Employment, payroll, and other operational support
Result
Your own software development team of your size, budget, and required skills
Contact UsKey things to Know Before Hiring Developers in LATAM
Why tech business hires LATAM developers
- 2M+ software developers
LATAM developers are concentrated in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile. They excel in Java, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Swift, and .NET and develop trending sectors such as AI, fintech, and cloud computing.
- 2 times lower costs
If a US tech company decides to hire LATAM developers, it can slash costs by up to 50%. Simple math: senior devs in LATAM earn around $63,000 a year, while their US counterparts make about $122,000.
- Elite STEM education
LATAM software engineers come from 430 universities included in the QS World University Ranking, such as the University of Chile, Monterrey Institute of Technology, and the University of Buenos Aires.
- Shared culture and time zones
Latin American devs share a US work culture – results-driven, dedicated, and team-oriented. With their intermediate or higher English proficiency and a 1-2 hour time difference, remote collaboration runs smoothly.
Does the business hire developers in South America & Mexico
Sure! Hiring software developers in South America refers to countries such as Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and others directly on the continent. Alcor has a broader reach – we also cover Mexico, so that means we can help you scale across Latin America. As a bonus, here are a few fresh trends and insights from the region!
Insight #1: Full-stack developers in Latin America not only bring excellent expertise in front-end technologies like Vue.js or Angular and back-end frameworks such as Laravel or Django, as well as MEAN stacks, but they also specialize in more niche technologies like Salesforce. In Mexico, for instance, you’ll find certified Salesforce developers ready to take on enterprise-level CRM solutions.
Insight #2: The rapid growth of the generative AI development niche is propelling Latin American countries to a new level on the global tech stage. Chile ranks #1 in AI readiness across the region, while Mexico holds the impressive #2 position in AI investment. Have you considered hiring AI developers from LATAM? It’s the perfect time to step in!
Insight #3: The LATAM business ecosystem and software development environment are in full swing – the region hosts over 9,000 funded startups, which collectively raised $4.2 billion in VC investment last year. It also harbors over 60 unicorns, with stars like Kavak, Mercado Libre, Rappi, Butterfly, and others on the list.
Insight #4: Fintech is on the rise, dominating the region with 3,069 companies – a 340% growth in just six years. Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia together account for 57% of all fintechs and are increasingly attracting the attention of global investors and tech companies looking to tap into high-potential, innovation-driven markets.
Insight #5: The largest tech hubs in Latin America – Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Santiago – now host the highest concentration of tech specialists, turning these cities into true hotspots of innovation and growth.
Top destinations to hire Latin American developers
The best locations to hire developers in South America and Mexico include:
Mexico:
- Talent pool: 800,000+ proficient engineering talent and 124,000 tech graduates annually. If you want to hire LATAM developers with top proficiency in data science, fintech, cloud, AI, PHP, Java, C#, Python, and Ruby, Mexico is your best bet. Mexico is also becoming a hub for LLM post-training and deep learning advancements.
- Tech infrastructure: 1,153 startups, 6 unicorns, 20+ innovation parts, and 4 tech hubs in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.
Colombia:
- Talent pool: 165,000+ South American developers and 13,000 more tech graduates yearly. Colombian software engineers excel in Java, Python, C#, SQL, and Ruby, as well as forming a community of over 3,000 JavaScript developers—ideal for tech companies seeking MEAN stack developers or building MVP solutions.
- Tech infrastructure: 1,300 startups, 31 distinct sectors, and 3 tech hubs in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.
Argentina:
- Talent pool: 150,000+ software engineers for hire with #1 English proficiency in the region. Argentinian devs excel in Python, Cloud APIs, TensorFlow, and SQL, as well as stand out in mobile app development and data analytics ratings. With many developers gaining experience in backend systems, Argentina is also a solid pick for SaaS and platform-based projects.
- Tech infrastructure: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza are focal points for Argentina’s tech scene, boasting 11 unicorns and over 17 IT clusters.
Chile:
- Talent pool: 100,000+ software developers and 5,000 ICT graduates yearly. South American software developers from Chile are the top performers in Latin America (LATAM) for digital skills, excelling in Java, Python, and PHP and demonstrating proficiency in data analytics, mobile development, and statistical programming. Chilean AI/ML developers are also gaining global attention thanks to strong government support and education programs.
- Tech infrastructure: 588 startups, 122 software sectors, and 3 tech hubs in Santiago, Valparaíso, and Concepción.
Challenges of hiring software developers in LATAM
Challenge #1: The need to set up a legal entity and navigate taxes when you hire software developers in Latin America. This process can take up to 3 months, cause plenty of stress, and—if you’re not familiar with local laws—lead to legal trouble and hefty fines. These setbacks can seriously impact your budget and delay your product development.
Challenge #2: Complying with local labor laws. They often include additional payments, such as profit sharing in Mexico, a 13-month salary in Colombia, or 30% of taxable profits on top of the annual wage in Chile.
Since taking care of legal matters on your own may prove tricky, especially across multiple South American jurisdictions, choose your staffing partner wisely. Here’s a checklist of an ideal provider to hire Latin American developers:
- Tech-focused: Has a great track record of top-market tech hires.
- Legally equipped: Has a legal entity in your target country, offers key legal insights, and boasts a team of seasoned lawyers with IT law qualifications and experience.
- Experienced in compliance: Knows how to align your country’s legislation with your chosen location in Latin America.
For example, when Alcor assisted Dotmatics in expanding offshore, we provided our client with 30 top-10% of the market hires, including a Director of Engineering, Full Stack, React, QA Automation, DevOps, Node.js, and other specialized engineers. In addition, we handled payroll and accounting, legal compliance services, onboarding and offboarding assistance, remuneration remittance, and benefits management—all as part of our Employer of Record package.
Portrait of a LATAM developer for hire
Latin American developers are:
- In the global top 5 for tech and digital skills.
- Have a strong hi-tech education background, with 17 top global universities for computer science based in LATAM, supported by local initiatives like Mexico’s Codeacademy, Argentina’s 4.0 Program, and Chile’s Digital 2035 that boost the tech-savviness of the local talent.
- Experts in top programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, C++, TensorFlow, SQL, NLP, R, Node.js, Perl, PHP, and ASP.NET.
- Skilled in high-demand tech areas—data science, data analytics, mobile development, and startup programming, as well as SaaS and generative AI
- Active drivers of the regional fintech industry — 23% of global fintech companies are based in LATAM
- Offer competitive salaries and up to 2x cost savings compared to the US market.
- Have intermediate to upper-intermediate English proficiency, with Argentina ranking #2 in the region.
- Adaptable, dedicated, innovative, loyal, and excellent at teamwork when it comes to soft skills.
LATAM engineer’s annual salary
Curious how much top developers make in this region? Check the table below to see how much it costs to hire React JS developers in South America—and what you can expect to pay for both backend and other front-end development talent in the region.
| Annual Senior Software Engineers’ Salaries, USD | |||||
| Position | Mexico | Colombia | Argentina | Chile | US |
| JavaScript Developer | 48,000-62,400 | 52,800-80,400 | 40,800-73,200 | 51,600-66,000 | 98,400-122,400 |
| Python Developer | 54,000-66,000 | 67,200-92,400 | 45,600-57,600 | 60,000-90,000 | 114,000-150,000 |
| .NET Developer | 62,400-93,600 | 54,000-81,600 | 42,000-78,000 | 54,000-80,400 | 114,000-126,000 |
| C Developer | 60,000-90,000 | 45,600-69,600 | 40,800-74,000 | 42,000-66,000 | 102,000-126,000 |
| React.JS Developer | 48,000-60,000 | 48,000-72,000 | 42,000-54,000 | 44,400-66,000 | 108,000-132,000 |
| Ruby Developer | 48,000-69,600 | 44,400-66,000 | 45,600-57,600 | 48,000-72,000 | 102,000-126,000 |
| NodeJS Developer | 62,400-93,600 | 78,000-102,000 | 40,800-74,400 | 60,000-96,000 | 102,000-126,000 |
| Mobile Developer (iOS/Android/Xamarin) | 66,000-86,400 | 63,600-94,800 | 42,000-78,000 | 62,400-90,000 | 156,000-174,000 |
| ML/AI Engineer | 69,600-99,600 | 54,000-84,000 | 50,400-90,000 | 60,000-90,000 | 160,800-182,400 |
| Cloud Engineer | 64,800-94,800 | 42,000-66,000 | 44,400-81,600 | 52,800-76,800 | 160,800-182,400 |
| Blockchain Developer | 69,600-90,000 | 62,400-93,600 | 38,400-69,600 | 62,400-93,600 | 151,200-162,000 |
Latin American vs US annual employment cost
Let’s see how much you’ll save on employment costs if you hire software engineers in LATAM. This estimate includes a developer’s gross annual salary, a 20% recruitment fee, and benefits (approximately $6,500 per year). For the US, these figures are significantly higher – 30% of the gross annual salary in recruitment fees and $15,400 per year in benefits.
For example, if you’re looking to hire Mobile App developers in LATAM, the total annual cost per engineer would be around $87,500. Interested in Python developers in Latin America? You’ll save approximately 51.3% compared to the US – $86,200 vs $177,200. Looking to hire Salesforce Developers or DevOps Engineers? You’ll see the same pattern: lower rates, same level of expertise.
Bottom line: Hire Latin American developers – it’s not just a smart move; it’s a winning strategy. You can save double the cost while getting Silicon Valley-caliber talent for your product development.
| Annual Developer Employment Cost, USD | |||||
| Position | Mexico | Colombia | Argentina | Chile | US |
| JavaScript Developer | 64,100-81,380 | 69,860 – 102,980 | 55,460 – 93,340 | 68,420 – 85,700 | 143,320-174,520 |
| Python Developer | 71,300–85,700 | 87,140 – 117,380 | 61,220 – 75,620 | 78,500 – 114,500 | 163,600-210,400 |
| .NET Developer | 81,380-118,820 | 71,300 – 104,420 | 56,900 – 100,100 | 71,300 – 102,980 | 163,600-179,200 |
| C Developer | 78,500-114,500 | 61,220 – 90,020 | 55,460 – 95,300 | 56,900 – 85,700 | 148,000-179,200 |
| React.JS Developer | 64,100-78,500 | 64,100 – 92,900 | 56,900 – 71,300 | 64,100 – 92,900 | 155,800-187,000 |
| Ruby Developer | 64,100-90,020 | 59,780 – 85,700 | 61,220 – 75,620 | 64,100 – 92,900 | 148,000-179,200 |
| NodeJS Developer | 81,380-118,820 | 100,100 – 128,900 | 55,460 – 95,780 | 78,500 – 121,700 | 148,000-179,200 |
| Mobile Developer (iOS/Android/Xamarin) | 85,700-110,180 | 82,820 – 120,260 | 56,900 – 100,100 | 81,380 –114,500 | 218,200-241,600 |
| ML/AI Engineer | 90,020-126,020 | 71,300 – 107,300 | 66,980 – 114,500 | 78,500 – 114,500 | 224,440-252,520 |
| Cloud Engineer | 84,260-120,260 | 56,900 – 85,700 | 59,780 – 104,420 | 69,860 – 98,660 | 224,440-252,520 |
| Blockchain Developer | 90,020-114,500 | 681380 – 118,820 | 52,580 – 90,020 | 81,380 – 118,820 | 211,960-226,600 |
Software Development Center in LATAM
Whether you need to hire a MEAN stack developer or build a top-notch team of Python developers from LATAM, Alcor’s software R&D accelerator is here to help you do it quickly and hassle-free.
We combine EOR, tech recruitment, and operational support, which means:
- You don’t need a legal entity to scale—we hire your team on your behalf.
- You don’t overspend because of markups—our solution is 40% cheaper than outsourcing and includes transparent pricing.
- You get elite talent faster—our 40 recruiters require 2-6 weeks and 8 CVs to secure one accepted offer, helping you hire software engineers in LATAM.
- You have a local ally—our legal team provides local market guidance and ensures compliance with relevant regulations.
- Your team belongs to you from day one—you integrate them into your internal culture and processes and won’t have to buy them out from Alcor.
At Alcor, we’re proud of our 90% talent retention and 93% client satisfaction rates. Companies such as Franki, Tonic Health,and ThredUP have already made the most of Alcor’s R&D solution. So you can rest assured: when you hire dedicated developers from LATAM with us, you’re set for a reliable partnership and successful scaling.
Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
Alcor closed our 4 QA positions in a month and more than doubled the team in a year! We chose Alcor because of their communication style, cost, scope of services, and ideas to help us be successful.
Expanding our engineering team outside the US with Alcor was a game-changer! They found 15 talented developers and provided seamless EOR & operational support. Great responsiveness to our needs!
Alcor’s flexible model helped us scale from 0 to 30 devs in a year first, and then to 50! No buy-out fees, seamless hiring, and top-tier talent. A hassle-free way to grow without setting up a subsidiary!
FAQs
Is it cost-effective to hire developers in Latin America?
US-based tech companies can achieve up to 50% savings on labor expenses by hiring software engineers in Latin America. Use our budget-planning tool to estimate the cost of your future team of software engineers, or reach out to us for further information.
Does Alcor have any guarantees for hiring software developers in Latin America?
Alcor guarantees to hire five developers in the first month, 30+ developers in 3 months, and 100 developers in a year in Latin America. 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 Latin America?
Usually, it takes our tech headhunters from 2 to 6 weeks to hire software developers in Latin America. 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 Latin America?
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 Latin America?
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 Latin America, 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 Latin America 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 Latin America 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 Latin America 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 Latin America 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 Latin America 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 Latin America with Alcor?
Firstly, you need to have a clear picture of the number and type of dedicated tech talent in Latin America you want to hire. Decide on team composition, skill sets, and expertise levels. If you need to hire senior top-tier tech experts in Latin America, 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 Latin America?
We hire dedicated developers from Latin America 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 Latin America. 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 Latin America on the best terms for both parties.
Want to hire a software development team in Latin America 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!