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How to hire software engineers in Latin America, from the team that does it every week.
Best Tech Recruiting Agencies for Startups in 2025A comprehensive ranking of technical recruiting agencies for startups and tech companies, evaluated by an engineer who has been hired at OpenSea, Robinhood, and leading Silicon Valley startups. Find the best agency to help you build your engineering team. Key Takeaways Silver.dev leads with specialized Silicon Valley-caliber engineering talent from Latin America Traditional agencies offer
How Recruiting Agencies Will Fail You (and How to Prevent It)If you’re a US startup hiring software engineers remotely in Latin America, there’s a good chance you’ve already been disappointed by a recruiting agency. At Silver.dev, many of our clients come to us after being burned. They all say the same things: “The candidates we interviewed had a really low technical pass rate.” “They didn’t
Why Interview Velocity is the Hidden Metric Behind Successful HiringHiring top-tier software engineers is hard. Hiring them remotely in Latin America is even harder if your interview process is slow. One of the most overlooked predictors of hiring success is velocity. Not just how fast you fill a role, but how many calendar days it takes for a candidate to move from first contact
The Pros and Cons of Work Tests When Hiring Remote Engineers in LatAmWhen hiring software engineers remotely in Latin America, you want to minimize risk and maximize confidence. You want to know not just that a candidate can code, but that they can work with your team, communicate asynchronously, and ship real features. That’s where work tests come in. Work tests—short trial projects or temporary engagements—have become
Why Feedback Matters When Hiring Software Engineers Remotely in LatAmOne of the biggest levers for improving hiring outcomes in Latin America isn’t a better tech stack or recruiting automation. It’s feedback. At Silver.dev, we see feedback as foundational to hiring software engineers effectively, especially when working remotely and across cultures. It shapes not just candidate improvement, but the quality of the talent pool, the
A Startup’s Quickguide to Setup Live Coding InterviewsIn this guide you will learn how to quickly set up a live coding challenge for your interview process at any startup and any budget. We believe Live coding sessions are the best interviewing method, but sometimes companies are reluctant to start them due to the lack of experience or time commitment to do them.
How to Design the Right Interview Process for Your StartupOne of the most common questions we get at Silver.dev is how to structure a technical interview process for startups. In this article, we’ll break down the different types of technical evaluations, their pros and cons, and how to design a hiring process that aligns with your company’s needs and budget. We’ll also discuss how
How to Choose the Right Country When Hiring Software Engineers in Latin AmericaAre you considering to hire software engineers in Argentina, Brazil or Colombia? Everything you need to know to decide on the right location for your startup. Expanding your engineering team beyond U.S. borders can be a game-changer, but if you don’t have a solid hiring strategy, you might end up with inefficiencies, communication issues, and
Staffing vs. Contingency Hiring: Which Model is Right for Your Startup?Differences, benefits and trade-offs you must bare in mind when deciding on your agency contract. When U.S. startups consider hiring software engineers through agencies, they often encounter two primary models: staffing and contingency hiring. While both approaches connect companies with talent, their structures, costs, and long-term impact on business differ significantly. If you’re unsure which
From Software Engineer to Technical Recruiter: Why I Chose to Build Silver.dev“I didn’t leave engineering—I applied it in a different way.” The Transition from Engineering to Recruiting Many people ask me why I left programming to dedicate myself to technical recruiting. After all, being a software engineer is one of the most lucrative careers today. Why step away from it? The answer is simple: I didn’t
Understanding Worker Misclassification When Hiring Software Engineers AbroadFor US startups looking to scale efficiently, hiring software engineers abroad can provide access to top talent at a more competitive cost. However, a major concern often arises: worker misclassification. Many startup founders worry about potential legal risks and compliance challenges when engaging international engineers as contractors rather than employees. The truth? The risk is
The True Cost of Hiring Software Engineers in LatAm: A Strategic Advantage for U.S. StartupsOne of the most common questions we hear from startup founders and hiring managers is: How much does it actually cost to hire a software engineer in Latin America? It’s an understandable concern—hiring great engineering talent is one of the biggest challenges for growing startups. Many founders want to know if hiring in LatAm presents
How to Negotiate with Recruiting Agencies: A Guide for Startup FoundersUnderstanding how to negotiate recruiting deals that match your hiring needs. Hiring software engineers is one of the most critical challenges for US startups. Whether you’re an early-stage founder making your first technical hire or a growing startup scaling your team, working with a recruiting agency can be a game-changer. However, recruiting agencies come with
Why Remote Hiring Fails: Common Mistakes US Startups Make When Hiring Software Engineers in LatAmThe rise of remote work has opened the door for US startups to tap into Latin America’s (LatAm) vast pool of software engineering talent. Competitive salaries, time zone alignment, and a strong technical workforce make LatAm an attractive region for hiring remote engineers. However, many startups fail to navigate the hiring process effectively, leading to
Hiring Software Engineers in LatAm: Salary Benchmarks and Market RealitiesThe underlying salary insights that US companies need to know for an effective talent acquisition approach in LatAm. One of the biggest challenges for US startups hiring in Latin America (LatAm) is determining the right salary range. Cost-efficiency is a major driver behind remote hiring, but finding the right balance between affordability and attracting top
The No-BS Guide to Hiring LatAm Engineers: What Every US Startup Should KnowEverything a founder needs to know -and probably nobody is telling you- about why you should and why you should not hire engineering talent in LatAm. The rise of remote work has made hiring software engineers in Latin America (LatAm) a game-changing strategy for US startups. The region offers high-quality talent, cultural alignment, and overlapping