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AI, ML, data, and full-stack engineers based in Latin America. Expertly matched. Embedded full-time on rolling contracts.
- Senior engineers, US hours
- Same-day standups
- Rolling monthly, no lock-ins
Mateo R.
Senior Full-Stack Engineer · 8 yrs
Time zone advantage
They work when you work
Senior engineers on US business hours. Same Slack, same standups, same day.
Time zone
Same US office hours
They start when you start. Same Slack, same standups, same day.
Cost
$90k vs $180k+
Loaded annual cost for a senior engineer. Same call as your US hire.
What they build
AI · ML · Full-Stack
5-9 years in production. Most have shipped at US companies before.
English
Fluent and vetted
Every engineer screened by our senior technical team. Argentina ranks #1 in LATAM EF EPI.
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.
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 - 3 things
Run your team. Ship your product.
The engineer works like any other member of your team. That's the only part you touch.
- Direct your engineer's work
- Bring them into standups and Slack
- Treat them like a full-time hire
No HR. No payroll. No local entity. No admin.
We - 8 things
Included in the feeThe full operational stack.
Employment, compliance, retention and risk - handled in their country, billed as one line.
- 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 training, performance and retention long-term
- Liability insurance on every contract
- IP and data protection assigned to you
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 City30-40 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
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What would a Latin American engineer cost?
*Ranges based on actual placements. Final price confirmed after discovery call.
Ready to hire from Latin America?
Three ways to start
Get two LATAM engineers in 7 days.
Tell us what you need. Four quick questions about your stack, team, and budget.
- Free to interview, no card required
- No job boards, no CVs, no time wasted
Want guidance
Talk to a CTO.
30-minute call. We'll help you figure out which LATAM country and seniority level fits your team.
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What role are you hiring for?
Pick one to start - you'll see matching engineers at the end.
- 300+ teams built
- 97% stay 2+ years
- Replace if it isn't working
Latin America · FAQ
Questions US CTOs ask about hiring in Latin America
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.