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We build and operate top-10% tech teams of
10+ senior software developers in Mexico, 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!
Superior Hiring Performance
2-6 weeks
to close a vacancy
80% of candidates
are approved by clients
98.6%
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2.5 years
average tenure
8 CVs
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5 business days
to send you first CVsWhy Hire Developers in Mexico
More Than Just Hiring Developers in Mexico
Alcor is your tech expansion accelerator for global growth
- From 0 to 100+ software engineers in Mexico
- 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 about Hiring Software Developers in Mexico
Why tech business hires developers in Mexico
- 800,000+ tech gems
This largest tech talent pool in Latin America offers developers for every need. Looking for app developers in Mexico or interested in video game developers? They’re already here. What’s driving this diversity and scale? A thriving educational ecosystem—powered by six universities that rank among Latin America’s top 50—produces over 124,000 STEM graduates each year, thanks to strong tech programs.
- Silicon Valley-caliber skills
Coursera ranks Mexican software engineers for hire as #3 in Latin America for their expertise in modern technologies, including JavaScript, Java, Python, C++, and SQL. Beyond popular tech languages, tech talent from Mexico shines in high-demand fields such as BI and Big Data analytics, AI, cloud computing, and mobile app development. What’s more, over 50% of Mexico’s tech workforce has 6+ years of experience, equivalent to semi-senior level or higher.
- Over 50% cost savings
With an average senior tech salary of $57,700 per year in Mexico compared to $118,644 in the US, tech companies can hire two senior tech experts in Mexico for the price of one. And here’s another benefit: the B2B model in Mexico lifts the burden of taxes off your shoulders, as it’s the responsibility of developers, meaning even more savings for your business.
- Time zone & cultural proximity
With only a 1–2 hour time difference from the US, Mexican software developers are an ideal choice for seamless collaboration. Quick flights—like San Jose to Guadalajara in four hours—make face-to-face meetings easy. Plus, strong ties with American firms mean tech talent in Mexico is already well-versed in US work culture, making team integration smooth from day one. Their teamwork, reliability, and commitment to excellence accelerate product development, enabling US companies to scale faster, cut costs, and stay competitive.
- Pro-business & innovation climate
Beyond its geographical proximity, tech executives are lured by Mexico’s business-friendly environment. Ranked 2nd across Latin America in the Kearney GSLI, the country boasts a strong innovation ecosystem with high levels of technology and creative output. The government is further accelerating this trend with Plan México 2025, offering immediate tax deductions of 56% to 89% on fixed asset investments for hi-tech and R&D companies.
Top Mexican tech hubs
- Mexico City
With over 300,000 tech experts and 553 startups, it leads LATAM’s largest tech talent pool. Home to elite universities like the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, the city attracts more than half of all software engineers in the country. It’s also where startup dreams scale fast — powered by 11 unicorns and a growing community of elite Big Data developers in Mexico City.
- Monterrey
Mexico’s 2nd-largest industrial hub and a rising tech powerhouse. With over 320 tech companies, 100 innovation parks, and strong engineering talent from top universities like Tecnológico de Monterrey and Universidad de Monterrey, the city drives innovation in sectors like EdTech and AI.
- Guadalajara
The city has earned its nickname as Mexico’s Silicon Valley thanks to 600+ tech companies and 78,000 software professionals driving digital innovation. It’s a hotspot for app development in Mexico, with booming FinTech and AI sectors, supported by G.A.I.L.—the country’s first generative AI lab—and the Digital Creative City initiative. Besides, the game development industry is on the rise here—with well-known companies like Amber Mexico, KaraOkulta, and Larva Game Studios turning the city into a hub for creative digital experiences and the perfect launchpad for game developers.
- Tijuana
Just 32 km from San Diego, the city blends US-compatible work culture with 100,000+ tech professionals and solid R&D potential. With 35 universities and 16,500+ software engineering grads annually, plus innovation hubs like the 2022 Tech Park, the city is fast becoming a strategic launchpad for building software development teams in Mexico.
- Merida
Designated a “smart city,” it’s becoming a top nearshoring destination to hire a software development team in Mexico. With over 70,000 tech professionals, strong academic pipelines, and local innovation hubs like the Yucatán Science and Technology Park, it’s an emerging hotspot for startups and tech expansion.
Mexican vs US software developers
If you want to build your own mobile app or video game development in Mexico, this is the place to be: you’ll save twice as much while getting top-tier specialists who will skyrocket your product to new heights. For example, in the US, hiring one senior Mobile App developer can cost around $114,000 per year, while in Mexico, you can hire two skilled professionals for the same amount! Check out the table below for more eye-opening insights.
| Mexican vs US software developers’ gross annual salaries, USD | ||||
| Mexico | USA | |||
| Position | Middle | Senior | Middle | Senior |
| Java Developer | 44,400 | 66,000 | 102,000 | 114,000 |
| .NET Developer | 42,000 | 60,000 | 102,000 | 114,000 |
| Python Developer | 42,000 | 62,400 | 106,800 | 126,000 |
| Big Data Developer | 33,600 | 42,000 | 108,000 | 126,000 |
| Game Developer | 43,500 | 62,000 | 108,000 | 130,000 |
| Mobile Developer (iOS/Android/Xamarin) | 44,400 | 62,400 | 102,000 | 114,000 |
| AI/ML Engineer | 42,000 | 61,200 | 108,000 | 132,000 |
| Cloud Engineer | 54,000 | 68,400 | 132,000 | 174,000 |
Challenges of hiring developers from Mexico
Challenge #1: Finding the right talent. Yes, Mexico has a vast tech talent pool — but finding the right specialists for your product can still be a challenge. Staffing agencies often lack deep expertise in hiring Mexican developers. That’s why their candidate quality tends to be lower, and the time to fill positions — longer. On top of that, some less scrupulous staffing companies may try to sell you mid-level engineers at senior-level rates, which ultimately hurts both your product quality and budget.
Solution #1: Partnering with someone who knows the Mexican market inside out and will save you time and frustration. Alcor candidates’ tech expertise assessment ensures you get your perfect match within just 2–6 weeks, even for rare tech stacks. Want proof that we hire dedicated developers from Mexico of top quality? Here you go: 80% of candidates are approved by our clients and stay with them for an average of 2.5 years!
Challenge #2: Legal compliance. Hiring in Mexico requires registering a legal entity if you’re entering a new market for the first time, and that alone can take months. A lack of knowledge of local labor laws, tax regulations, and hiring practices, as well as uncertainty about whether to hire through an FTE or B2B model, can lead to major headaches and potentially delay your product development!
Solution #2: To avoid hidden pitfalls and costly fines, it’s best to partner with an EOR provider. Alcor already has a legal entity in Mexico, saving you up to 3.5 months. Tech-focused EOR, part of our R&D solution, simplifies your expansion: from managing B2B and FTE contracts to payroll, taxes, and employee benefits. We take care of it all, so you can stay focused on what matters most — building your software product.
Software Development Center in Mexico
Want to build your mobile application, enter a niche tech industry, or just scale up your dev team in Latin America? Remote Mexican programmers are the perfect choice. And the best way to hire them is with your own Software Development Center in Mexico!
Alcor is your trusted software development center provider in Latin America and Eastern Europe, delivering the perfect mix of:
- Silicon Valley-caliber recruitment: hiring the top 10% of market talent by leveraging local expertise and a database of over 253,000 candidates. You get your dedicated team with a 90% retention rate and an average tenure of 2.5 years.
- Сomprehensive EOR services: with 100% legal compliance support, tax management, benefits, onboarding, and offboarding of your employees.
- Essential operational support: from office leasing to providing necessary hardware, we offer 24/7 in-country support, ensuring you are fully covered.
Alcor can establish your global capability hub within 2 months and build a team of 10 to 100 engineers in just one year. We’ve successfully done this for numerous US tech companies, including Franki, Sift, People.ai, and BigCommerce.
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 Mexico?
US-based tech companies can achieve up to 60% savings on labor expenses by hiring software engineers in Mexico. 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 Mexico?
Alcor guarantees to hire five developers in the first month, 30+ developers in 3 months, and 100 developers in a year in Mexico. 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 Mexico?
Usually, it takes our tech headhunters from 2 to 6 weeks to hire software developers in Mexico. 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 Mexico?
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 Mexico?
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 Mexico, 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico with Alcor?
Firstly, you need to have a clear picture of the number and type of dedicated tech talent in Mexico you want to hire. Decide on team composition, skill sets, and expertise levels. If you need to hire senior top-tier tech experts in Mexico, 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 Mexico?
We hire dedicated developers from Mexico 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 Mexico. 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 Mexico on the best terms for both parties.
Want to hire a software development team in Mexico 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!