IT Recruitment in Latin America
It’s just the beginning of your seamless expansion to Latin America.
We build and operate tech teams of 10+ senior software engineers, and deliver:
- Silicon Valley-caliber developers in Latin America
- Up to 40% savings
- Team scaling from 0 to 100 in a year
- Compliant employment without legal entity setup
- Cultural fits for your company
Mexico
Colombia
Argentina
Chile
Poland
Romania
Ukraine
BulgariaHigh-Speed Tech Recruiting to Build
a Senior Engineering Team in Latin America
developers in the 1st month
developers in 3 months
Get Superior IT Recruitment Services in Latin America
8 CVs
to get 1 accepted offer
80% of our candidates
are approved by clients
98.6% of our hires
pass probation
5 business days
to send you first CVs
2-6 weeks
to close a vacancy
2.5 years
is the average tenure of our hiresTech Team Planning in Latin America Made Simple
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Contact UsTech Business Chooses IT Staffing in Latin America
Over 2 million software developers
Latin America is rich in qualified IT experts who are well-versed in Java, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Swift, .NET/.NET Core & other technologies. The best IT talents in Latin America are concentrated around Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
3-4 times lower labor costs than in the US
Hiring software developers from Latin America can lead to massive savings for US companies, slashing remuneration costs by up to 60%. Senior developers in Latin America typically earn around $55,000 annually, a stark contrast to the $117,600 their US counterparts command.
Overlapping time zones
Some tech hubs in Latin America have the same time zones as the United States, while others have only a 1-2 hour time difference in general, meaning fast response and convenient meeting planning.
Cultural similarities
Being results-oriented, dedicated, and cooperative, software developers in Latin America share similar workplace culture with US employers. In addition to that, they have an average intermediate+ level of English and easily communicate with international colleagues.
Top-notch STEM education
Software engineers in Latin America thrive on top-notch STEM education, with 20 local universities, like the University of Chile, Monterrey Institute of Technology, and the University of Buenos Aires, shining as regional leaders.
Big tech companies in play
Google, IBM, Oracle, Amazon, Huawei, Samsung, Meta, and other industry giants are successfully established in Latin America. Ready to join the club?
End-to-end IT Recruiting
in Latin America
Full cycle effectiveness and ease
- Latin America’s market guidance and consulting
- Salary benchmarking
- Sourcing, interviews, negotiations
- Candidates’ tech expertise assessment
- Employment, onboarding, and payroll
Meet Our IT Recruiters
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 in Latin America of your size, budget, and required skills
Contact UsMore Than Just IT Recruitment in Latin America
Alcor is your tech expansion accelerator for global growth
- From 0 to 100+ 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.
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!
FAQ about IT recruitment services in Latin America
How can I hire software developers in Latin America fast?
To speed up hiring developers in Latin America, tech companies usually partner with a local IT recruitment company. It covers talent acquisition from start to end, offering you the best candidates within the shortest deadlines. For instance, Alcor can hire Silicon Valley-caliber programmers in Latin America in just 2-6 weeks.
How can one find a competent IT recruitment company in Latin America?
Recruitment services for IT companies are specific, so it’s best to choose a tech-focused hiring agency with experienced tech recruiters and a proven track record of successfully filling roles across various expertise levels and tech stacks.
You can find these companies on independent review platforms, such as Clutch and GoodFirms, or ask for recommendations within your professional network.
What are the most and least popular programming languages among Latin American developers?
The most popular programming languages in LatAm are Java, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Swift, and .NET/.NET Core. The less popular are C#, Perl, ASP.NET, Kotlin, and Ruby. The least popular programming languages are Django, React Native, Angular, Laravel, and Symfony.
What are the salaries of Latin American software developers?
The average remuneration of a senior developer in LATAM is around $55,000 per year, which is up to 58% less than in the United States.
The highest developer salaries are in Brazil, while the lowest could be found in Colombia and Argentina.
Which countries in Latin America have the most developed IT industries?
Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile are the biggest countries in Latin America in terms of the number and quality of software developers. When hiring remote IT talents in LATAM, foreign companies prefer contracting IT experts with the necessary skills and expertise in these countries to arrange some coworking space for their gathering.
What is the portrait of an average candidate you recruit for a tech position in Latin America?
Alcor holds recruiting for tech roles in Latin America to a high standard. With 8 years of tech recruitment experience and a network of over 253,000 candidates, we deliver senior developers with rare tech stacks and ensure a corporate culture that perfectly matches your tech product needs.
Our hires’ tenure averages 2.5 years, so you get top-10% talent and long-term cooperation. Plus, we go beyond retained search and provide 24/7 dedicated account support for your tech talent in Latin America.
Will there ever be a shortage of IT talent in Latin America and how can Alcor address it?
With over 2 million programmers, LATAM has a good chance of addressing the worldwide tech talent shortage.
As for Alcor, our 40 tech headhunters in Latin America and a vetted network of over 253,000 candidates make recruiting for tech roles in Latin America quick, efficient, and shortage-proof.
What is the best strategy to hire tech talent in Latin America?
The best strategy for tech companies is to partner with a local provider that has a solid team of tech recruiters with experience in end-to-end hiring of senior developers and headhunting C-level and rare specialists in Latin America.
Alcor’s 40 senior tech recruiters have already assembled teams of 20-30 elite developers for Sift, LivePerson, Dotmatics, and Ledger. We find IT talent in Latin America in 2-6 weeks, while the average tenure of our hires is 2.5 years. Contact us to discuss your team scaling needs!
Do you use FTE or B2B models of employment when recruiting for tech roles in Latin America?
We hire tech talent in 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 to recruit IT talent 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. Alcor can also handle this function, so your developers can 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 overseas, 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 obligations. 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 else does Alcor’s software R&D solution in Latin America include?
In addition to IT talent sourcing in Latin America, EOR, and in-country operational support, our tech R&D solution covers additional services, such as employer branding, tech RPO, WFH assistance, etc. Our clients also benefit from detailed consultations on taxation, labor laws, salary benchmarking, and more.