Talent Location · Latin America

Hire senior engineers
in Latin America

AI, ML, data, and full-stack engineers based in Latin America. Expertly matched. Embedded full-time on rolling contracts.

Meet your engineer in 7 days
  • Senior engineers, US hours
  • Same-day standups
  • Rolling monthly, no lock-ins
Mateo R.
Mateo R.Senior Full-Stack Engineer · 8 yrs
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What you get

A real engineer on your team - we handle everything else.

Not a contractor. A full-time, dedicated engineer embedded in your team. You direct the work. We run the employment.

  • Dedicated & embedded

    Works only for you - standups, Slack, sprints. In-house in every way but payroll.

  • One flat monthly fee

    Salary, benefits, HR, retention - one predictable cost. No hidden extras.

  • Replace anytime

    Not the right fit? Replaced at no cost. 30 days notice. No lock-in.

  • We keep them

    HR, wellbeing, and L&D on our side means 97% stay 2+ years.

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Why LATAM

Why US companies are hiring in Latin America.

Seb on the time zone advantage, the seniority bar, and why LATAM has become the default nearshore choice for serious US engineering teams.

Seb Hall · Why LATAM
same seniority, half the cost.

Where we are

On the ground across four LATAM hubs.

We hire and embed senior engineers across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. Local recruiters in each market know the engineering communities from the inside.

  • Local recruiters and senior-engineer vetting in each market
  • HR, payroll, compliance handled locally per country
  • L&D budget and wellbeing for every placed engineer
  • Home, coworking, or hybrid - engineers work how they work best

What's included

You get the engineer. We handle everything else.

You

Run your team. Ship your product.

  • Direct your engineer's work
  • Bring them into your standups & Slack
  • Treat them like a full-time hire
Us

The full operational stack.

  • Source and vet the engineer (free if you don't hire)
  • Employ them locally with full benefits and private healthcare
  • Handle payroll, taxes, and compliance across Latin America
  • Provide a US or UK-based account manager
  • Replace them at no cost if it isn't working
  • Support their training, performance, and retention long-term
  • Liability insurance + IP/data protection on every contract

One monthly fee. No setup. No placement fees. 30 days notice on a rolling contract.

Where we are on the ground

Mexico City is our heart in Latin America.

Our biggest hub · Mexico City

30-40 engineers and growing. Heavy in fintech.

Mexico City is the financial and tech centre of Latin America. Our largest concentration of engineers is here - full-stack, backend, and mobile specialists who ship production code.

Also on the ground in

Buenos Aires

#1 in LATAM English proficiency

Bogotá

fastest-growing talent hub in LATAM

Did you know

Mexico City is the same time as Dallas. São Paulo is two hours off New York. Buenos Aires is one hour off. This isn't partial overlap - it's real-time engineering.

Sources: IANA Time Zones, TimeAndDate.com

Ready to find your engineer?

Tell us exactly who you need.
In 90 seconds

Two matched engineers in 7 days. No fees, no obligation.

What role are you hiring for?

Pick one to start - you'll see matching engineers at the end.

  • Founded in 2014
  • 97% stay 2+ years
  • Replace if it isn't working

Latin America · FAQ

Questions US CTOs ask about hiring in Latin America

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01What's the time zone overlap with US East Coast and West Coast?
Most LATAM engineers work full US business hours. Mexico City is on Central Time, Bogotá on Eastern, São Paulo two hours ahead of New York. You get real-time overlap with both coasts, not a few hours at the edges.
02Do your engineers really speak fluent English?
Yes. Every engineer is screened for spoken and written English by our senior technical team before you meet them. Argentina and Colombia rank at the top of LATAM for English proficiency.
03How does Cloud Employee handle Latin American employment law and compliance?
We handle HR, payroll, taxes, and local compliance in each country, so there is nothing for you to set up. Your engineer is employed and paid locally, fully compliant, on a rolling monthly contract.
04Can I vet our engineers in Latin America?
Always. You interview every candidate and make the final call. We shortlist to two vetted engineers per role, typically within 7 working days, and you take it from there.
05What's the difference between hiring in Mexico vs. Brazil vs. Argentina vs. Colombia?
Mexico City is our largest hub and strongest in fintech and full-stack. Brazil brings deep product and scale experience, Argentina leads on English and data, Colombia is the fastest-growing hub. We match to the fit, not the flag.
06Are LATAM engineers experienced with US companies?
Most have already shipped production code at US companies. We place senior engineers with 5-9 years of experience who are used to US tooling, US standups, and US delivery expectations.
07What about IP protection and data privacy?
Your IP is yours. Contracts assign all work product to you, engineers sign NDAs, and we support your security and data-privacy requirements per country.