Hire remote developers in Latin America

Hiring remote software developers in Latin America refers to Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and other countries directly on the continent. Alcor has a broader reach – we also cover Mexico, so that means we can help you scale across Latin America.

The best locations to hire remote developers in Latin America include:

Mexico:

• Talent pool: 800,000+ of proficient software developers and 124,000 of 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.
• Tech infrastructure: 450 startups, 6 unicorns, 20+ innovation parts, and 4 tech hubs in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.

Colombia:

• Talent pool: 165,000+ Latin American developers and 13,000 more tech graduates yearly. Colombian software engineers excel in Java, Python, C#, SQL, and Ruby, as well as form a 3,000+ JavaScript community—ideal for tech companies seeking MEAN stack devs.
• Tech infrastructure: 1,300 startups, 31 distinct sectors, and 3 tech hubs in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.

Argentina:

• Talent pool: 150,000+ remote 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.
• 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 yearly graduates. Latin American software developers from Chile are #1 in LATAM for digital skills, shining in Java, Python, and PHP and showing proficiency in data analytics, mobile development, and statistical programming.
• Tech infrastructure: 303 startups, 122 software sectors, and 3 tech hubs in Santiago, Valparaíso, and Concepción.

The first challenge to face when you hire remote software developers in Latin America is setting up a legal entity and navigating taxes. The second is 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 annual salary in Chile.

Since taking care of legal matters on your own may prove tricky, choose your staffing partner wisely. Here’s a checklist of an ideal provider to hire remote 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 was helping Dotmatics to expand 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 engineers. In addition, we handled payroll & accounting, legal compliance services, onboarding/offboarding, remuneration remittance, and benefits management—all as part of our Employer of Record package.

Remote Latin American developers are:

• In the global top 5 for tech and digital skills.
• 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.
• Adaptable, dedicated, innovative, loyal, and excellent at teamwork when it comes to soft skills.

Let’s see how much you’ll save on salaries if you hire remote software engineers in LATAM. A senior Salesforce Developer in Latin America earns around $62,250 a year on average. In the US, a specialist with the same level of expertise makes $114,000—1.8 times more.

The difference becomes more evident if you hire remote Latin American developers with specialized expertise like DevOps. In the LATAM market, a senior programmer receives up to $68,500 a year. The US remuneration reaches $138,000—essentially, you can save double the cost and get Silicon Valley-caliber talent in LATAM for your product development.

Alcor’s solution is a software R&D accelerator to help you hire remote software engineers in LATAM 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 need 2-6 weeks and 8 CVs for one accepted offer.
• You have a local ally—our legal team provides local market guidance and ensures compliance.
• 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. So rest assured: if you hire dedicated developers from LATAM with us, you’re set for a reliable partnership and successful scaling.