What I love about Cloud Employee is that you've taken all of that hard work off my shoulders.
Marcus KilgourSalmon SoftwareCTO
Molly Miller - helping US companies scale
I'll get you twosenior engineers.In 7 days.
I help US companies hire engineers from our hubs in Latin America, the EU, or the US - interviewed by engineers, not recruiters, and embedded full-time.
Molly MillerCloud EmployeeHead of US SMBsLet's find your next engineer.
Interviewed by engineers.Not recruiters.Free to try.Interview your matches.1,600+ engineers embedded.Since 2014.
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Testimonials
Reviews from real teams
Marcus KilgourSalmon SoftwareCTOWe actually hired the whole team remotely, having never met them. And we made a bunch of really good hires. And that's pretty unique to be able to do that without having never met any of them.
Euan CameronWilloCEO
Working in tandem with Cloud Employee we have successfully released a major version of our main software product during a critical period for us.
James StringerCleanLink Software LtdManaging Director
Seb and the team take great care of their staff, and you can see their focus on quality in the candidates they present. A reliable resourcing partner who genuinely understand the nuances of good staff augmentation.
Dennis GoryaTidalFounder, Partner & CEO
Working with Cloud Employee developers is great, because they're not afraid to push back. They're proactive, they're positive, and they feel like part of our team.
Doran EskinaziHealthpointeHead of Engineering
Working with Michael is great (our CE developer) - he's dedicated, very skilled, embedded right into our team, and really fits into our working culture. We just wish he lived closer so we could have him in office from time to time!
Richard HallAspire CreativeDirector
The process
How it works
01
You tell us what you need.
Your stack, your culture, your region; the more specific, the better we match.
Quick form or talk to me.
02
Interviewed by Engineers
Live coding on your stack. Cultural fit, psychometrics, background checks, KYC.
100+ screened to find your shortlist.
03
You pick. They start.
2 profiles in 7 days. Interview both free. The one you pick joins your team full-time.
Embedded from day one. No side gigs.
04
We handle the rest.
HR, payroll, healthcare, L&D, retention. If it isn't working, we replace at no cost.
You direct. 97% stay 2+ years.
Pricing calculator
Calculate your next hire's cost
Estimated monthly cost
$5,400/mo, all-in
vs. hiring in the US$85,200/yr saved
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01What if the engineer doesn't work out?
We replace them at no cost, no questions asked. If the match isn't right in the first 90 days, we immediately start a new search and hand you a replacement shortlist within 7 days. There's no penalty and no extra fee.
02How do time zones really work?
Your engineer works your hours, with full overlap with your team, not a 2-hour window at the end of the day. LATAM engineers align with US East/West; European hubs align with UK and CET; Manila aligns with APAC and UK. You pick the region that fits your standup time.
03Who owns the IP?
You own everything, always. Every engagement is covered by a full IP assignment and confidentiality agreement. The engineer signs it before day one. No ambiguity, no carve-outs.
04How are you different from Toptal, Deel, or Upwork?
Toptal, Deel, and Upwork are marketplaces: you search, vet, and manage HR yourself. We are a managed service: we source, vet with live senior-engineer coding sessions, employ the engineer locally, and handle all payroll, compliance, and retention. You direct the work; we handle everything else.
05What does it cost?
One flat monthly fee covers the engineer, local employment, payroll, benefits, and your account manager. There are no placement fees, no setup costs, and no long-term lock-in. Rates vary by role, seniority, and region; use the calculator above for a live estimate.
06How do you stop candidates faking interviews or using AI?
Every candidate goes through a live pair-programming session run by one of our senior engineers, on your actual stack, not a toy problem. We also run KYC, background checks, and psychometric assessments. There is no way to fake a 60-minute live coding interview with someone who knows the codebase.
07What happens in the first 90 days?
Week one: your engineer joins your Slack, attends your standup, and starts shipping small tickets. Weeks 2-4: your dedicated account manager runs a structured onboarding check-in to catch any friction early. By day 90, most teams say the engineer feels like a full-time hire they've had for six months.
08Can I hire the engineer directly later?
Yes. A direct-hire conversion path is available in every contract. After 12 months of embedding, you can bring them on as a permanent employee for a pre-agreed conversion fee, far lower than a traditional agency placement. Many teams exercise this option.
Let's find your next engineer.
I'll get you two custom-matched profiles in 7 days - free to try,
no commitment. 1,600+ engineers embedded since 2014.
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97% stay 2+ yearsNo lock-ins