Hire vetted LATAM developers
Add senior, English-fluent engineers who work in your time zone — your curated shortlist in about 72 hours, at up to 70% lower cost than hiring locally.
AI-matched candidates
Senior engineers, in your time zone, for less
Simera is an AI-powered global talent platform providing vetted LATAM developers for U.S. and Canadian companies. Get access to a large pool of pre-screened engineers experienced in SaaS, B2B, and high-growth environments — without opening a local entity.
- ✓Real time-zone overlap. Most of LATAM sits within 0–3 hours of U.S. time zones — the single biggest reason teams choose nearshore over offshore.
- ✓Skills-based vetting. Every candidate is scored on verified assessments, work samples, and video interviews — real ability, not résumé keywords.
- ✓Compliance handled. Simera manages contracts, global payments, and local labor law across the region.
Review candidates for free
Browse scored profiles, skills data, and work history at no cost. You only pay once you hire — no upfront fees, flexible monthly contracts.
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Pre-vetted professionals
Access only the top 3% of developer talent — filtered by skills assessments and work samples, not just résumés.
AI-powered matching
Agent David analyzes thousands of data points to deliver a curated shortlist that fits your stack and culture.
Time-zone alignment
Nearshore engineers who work North American hours, join your standups, and ship during your workday.
Flexible contracts
Scale your team up or down with monthly and long-term options — no long lock-ins, no upfront fees.
Global payments & compliance
We handle contracts, invoicing, and local labor law — including contractor vs. EOR structuring — so you can hire anywhere without a local entity.
Dedicated support
Hands-on guidance through every step of hiring, onboarding, and ongoing team management.
Hire across Latin America
"LATAM" isn't a single market — each country has a distinct profile. Match the country to the role.
Argentina
Mature ecosystem with strong senior and AI/ML talent, plus a direct communication style.
Highest English in regionBrazil
The region's largest talent pool — deepest bench across mobile, data, and full-stack.
Hire via EOR (CLT law)Mexico
Tightest U.S. time-zone alignment and a mature outsourcing ecosystem.
Max daily overlapColombia
Fast-rising hub, strong in full-stack and backend, with fast, low-friction hiring setup.
EST year-roundLATAM developer salary benchmarks
Approximate monthly, full-time costs — and how they compare to U.S. hires.
| Role / seniority | U.S. monthly (avg.) | LATAM monthly (typical) | Typical savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level developer | $7,000–$10,000 | $3,000–$4,500 | ~55–60% |
| Senior / full-stack developer | $12,000–$14,000 | $4,200–$5,500 | ~60–65% |
| Specialized (AI/ML, DevOps) | $14,000–$18,000 | $5,500–$8,000 | ~50–60% |
Sources: U.S. bands anchored to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 median software-developer wage $133,080/yr; range $79,850–$211,450) and the Stack Overflow Developer Survey. LATAM ranges are approximate benchmarks from 2025–26 remote-hiring salary reports and vary by country, seniority, and specialization.
From sign-up to onboarding in 3 steps
Review curated candidates
Our platform generates scored matches for your role, ranked on skills assessments and work samples — not keyword résumés.
Interview and select
Pick your favorite match and request any additional data points — a live coding session or paid test task — that help your decision.
Onboard, manage & pay
We handle the hiring, global payments, and compliance — you focus on building.
Every developer is vetted on 7 things
Technical skill alone doesn't predict on-the-job success. We screen for execution, communication, and ownership before a candidate reaches you.
Applied code quality
Correct, readable, maintainable code — graded against a rubric, not just "does it run".
Live debugging & review
Reads unfamiliar code, finds issues, and explains the reasoning out loud.
System design judgment
Weighs real tradeoffs — scalability vs. speed, simplicity vs. flexibility.
Written English & async
Clear PR descriptions and status updates that don't need a manager to decode.
Initiative on ambiguity
Flags unclear requirements early instead of guessing silently and moving on.
Reliability & history
Delivers consistently and communicates proactively when timelines shift.
Your AI hiring partner for LATAM developers
Agent David does the heavy lifting of hiring for you. It doesn't just find candidates — it finds the right ones, so you don't have to sift through thousands of profiles.
Searches Talent for You
Scans the network and surfaces developers who match your role, requirements, and preferred experience.
Compares and Curates
Ranks candidates using skills data, assessments, and work history to deliver a focused shortlist.
Interviews and Scores
Uses Smart Interviews to evaluate responses, generate summaries, and surface stronger fit signals.
Trusted by teams building in LATAM
“Simera has been invaluable in our hiring process. Their expertise helped us recruit in Peru, Mexico, Colombia, Guatemala, and Argentina — all for a low monthly fee and in a compliant manner.”
“The team is responsive, knowledgeable, and creative. The individuals we've been paired with have been professional, skilled, and great communicators. Nothing but positive feedback.”
“We doubled our staff in 60 days and doubled our overall business — and saw increased interest from Latin American organizations because we invested in building teams in the region.”
Common questions
How fast can I hire a LATAM developer?+
With Simera, a curated shortlist typically arrives within about 72 hours, and many companies onboard within 1–2 weeks — far faster than traditional recruiting.
How much can I save hiring developers in LATAM?+
Companies typically save 50–70% versus equivalent U.S. hires while accessing senior, English-fluent engineers in overlapping time zones.
Do LATAM developers work in U.S. time zones?+
Yes. Most of Latin America is within 0–3 hours of U.S. time zones, so developers join standups and collaborate in real time during your workday.
Which LATAM country should I hire from?+
It depends on the role. Colombia offers fast setup and EST-aligned full-stack talent; Argentina leads on senior/AI-ML talent and English proficiency; Brazil has the deepest overall bench. Many teams build mixed-country teams to combine strengths.
Should I hire as a contractor or through an EOR?+
Contractor agreements suit short-term, project-based work and can be signed in days. For a long-term, full-time role integrated into your team, an Employer of Record removes misclassification risk and includes statutory benefits. Simera helps you structure whichever fits.
Is it compliant to hire developers in Latin America?+
Yes. Simera manages contracts, global payments, and local labor-law compliance, so you can hire across the region without setting up a local entity.
Hire vetted LATAM developers in ~72 hours
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