Remote developers in Latin America

Is it cost-effective to hire remote developers in Latin America?

US-based IT companies can save up to 50% of labor costs by hiring software engineers in Latin America remotely. Use our calculator to estimate the cost of your future team of software developers, or contact us for further information.

Does Alcor have any guarantees for hiring remote software developers from Latin America?

Alcor guarantees to hire 5 developers in the first month, 30+ developers in 3 months, and 100 remote developers in a year in Latin America. Moreover, we provide our clients with a warranty to substitute our candidate free of charge.

What is the average time for Alcor to close one vacancy in Latin America?

Usually, it takes our tech headhunters from 2 to 6 weeks to hire even the rarest tech talent in Latin America. However, depending on the availability of remote developers, 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 researchers and recruiters have 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 needs of tech product companies expanding abroad. In addition to full-cycle recruitment in Latin America, we cover a range of essential back-office support services. These include EoR services, legal and compliance assistance, negotiation of office lease, 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 R&D solution also covers additional services like employer branding, IT RPO, WFH assistance, etc. Our clients also benefit from detailed consultations on various aspects such as taxation systems, labor laws, pay scales, M&A deals, and more.

What is the process of hiring remote developers in Latin America with Alcor?

We assign a group of IT researchers and recruiters to hire remote 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 for our client. 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 remote software engineers in Latin America via a recruitment firm than an IT outsourcing/outstaffing provider?

IT 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, recruiting remote programmers 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 remote developers in Latin America with Alcor?

Firstly, you need to have a clear picture of the number and type of remote 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 remote 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 remote 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.

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