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Hire Top Data Engineers in LatAm. Same Quality. 70% Less.

Hire elite Data Engineers in 22 days. Only interview talent pre-vetted for skill, experience, and cultural fit. We handle everything else.

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Why Hire Data Engineers in LatAm?

Hot Spot for Data Talent

LatAm has a booming data ecosystem with millions of skilled Data Engineers.

US Time Zones

LatAm data engineers work during US working hours, making collaboration seamless. You’re hiring teammates, not offshore resources.

Seamless Work Culture

Near’s proven hiring process delivers candidates who are both a cultural and professional fit—helping you boost retention and build stronger teams.

Strong English

We don’t just screen for skills. We ensure all candidates have strong English proficiency.

Lower Operational Costs

LatAm salaries are 30-70% below US market. Hire the top 1% while keeping your hiring budget in check. It’s a win-win situation.

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Top-Caliber Candidates in 3 Days.

160k+ pre-vetted candidate pool

We handpick the top 3 for your role based on skill, experience, and culture fit. In 3 days, interview candidates with track records at companies like:

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Hire LatAm's Top 1% Data Engineers in 22 Days

Join 950+ fast-growing US companies building high-performing teams with top LatAm talent—while cutting hiring costs by up to 70%. Hire smarter. Start your search today.

LatAm Data Engineer Salaries and Skills by Experience Level

Make the right hire with transparent salary data and clear skill benchmarks for junior, mid-level, and senior remote Data Engineers in Latin America.

Jr. Data Engineer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
  • 1–2 years of experience with data pipelines or ETL processes
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and scripting languages like Python
  • Familiarity with relational databases and cloud platforms
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Data Engineer

  • Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines
  • Proficient in SQL, Python, and ETL tools like Airflow or dbt
  • Experience with data warehousing and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Skilled in optimizing data architecture for performance and scalability
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with analysts and data scientists

Sr. Data Engineer

  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Data Engineering or Computer Science
  • 5+ years of experience designing scalable data pipelines and architectures
  • Expert in SQL, Python, Spark, and data transformation frameworks
  • Deep experience with cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Strong knowledge of data modeling, orchestration tools, and governance
  • Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers

See a few of our 160k+ pre-vetted candidates

Barbara H.
Barbara H.

DataOps Engineer

Perú

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Ops
No Code
Marilina V.
Marilina V.

Data Scientist

Mexico

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Data Lakes
Data Management
Data Scientist
Eric H
Eric H

Mid Level Data Engineer

Brazil

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Data Lakes
Data Engineer
Leandro M.
Leandro M.

Data Engineering Manager

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

GCP
Azure
PowerBI
Hadoop
Data Engineer
Victor L.
Victor L.

Data Scientist

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Javascript
Statistical Data Analysis
Data Scientist
Manuel P.
Manuel P.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Mexico

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

PowerBI
MS Excel
Tableau
Pandas
Matias C.
Matias C.

Senior Data Analyst

Argentina

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

MS Excel
Elkin R.
Elkin R.

Data Scientist

Brazil

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Data & Operations Science
Belen G.
Belen G.

Airtable Specialist

Bolivia

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Email Marketing
Airtable
Klaviyo
Zapier
Luis S.
Luis S.

Data Scientist

Nicaragua

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

ETL Softwares
Data Reporting
Data Scientist

Why Hire LatAm Data Engineers with Near?

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Faster Hiring

Interview 3+ candidates in 3 days. Pre-vetted for skill, experience, and culture fit. Get end-to-end support to make the right hire fast.

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Risk-Free Hiring

Pay nothing upfront. Hire only if you’re happy. Plus, every hire is backed by our 180-day free replacement policy.

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Build Real Teams

Every hire is a full-time teammate. Embedded in your team, aligned with your goals, and committed long-term.

500+
Data professionals placed
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High Performer

Get Top Data Talent and Save up to 70% in Overhead Costs

Jr. Data Engineer

US Salary:

$85k — $158k

LatAm Salary:

$42k — $54k

Save up to
66%

Data Engineer

US Salary:

$158k — $200k

LatAm Salary:

$54k — $60k

Save up to
70%

Sr. Data Engineer

US Salary:

$200k — $265k

LatAm Salary:

$60k — $84k

Save up to
70%

How Near's Proven Hiring Process Works

1. Discovery session

Share your hiring goals and we’ll guide you on roles, markets, and comp. Then align on how to hire and what to offer.

2. Kick-off call

Meet your recruiter to finalize the role and build your hiring plan. We’ll align on profile, process, and timeline.

3. Interviews and hiring

Review 3+ top candidates in under 5 days. Interview, choose your hire, and we’ll handle the rest.

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THE RIGHT HIRE IN 3 WEEKS

After You Hire

Onboard, pay, retain

We support onboarding, payroll, and compliance, so your new hire integrates fast and sticks long term.

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Ongoing support & team expansion

Keep hiring with the same speed and quality whenever you need. Your recruiter stays close to support future hires, backfills, or scaling your team.

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What Leading Enterprises Say About Near

Drew Prescott

Drew Prescott

Co-Founder & CEO

R\nd

"

Near not only helped us navigate the hiring process but fundamentally changed our approach to building our team. Their ability to connect us with high-quality, dedicated talent has been invaluable.

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Seema Chacko

Seema Chacko

CFO

CyberFortress

"

We hired 20 team members who share our core values: great attitude and desire to learn, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Near’s team was very responsive, and their easy-going communication fostered a seamless hiring process.

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David Arato

David Arato

Founder & CEO

Lexicon

"

Partnering with Near saved us $43k annually in overhead costs and reduced our hiring timeline by up to three months.

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Kathy Patterson

Kathy Patterson

Operations Manager

California Consumer Attorneys

"

Near has allowed us to nearly double our caseload without doubling our in-office staff. I have made 9 great hires through Near in just a few short months.

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Akshay Gokarnkar

Akshay Gokarnkar

Global TA Team Lead

EasyPark

"

Near is incredibly proactive and engaged and easy to communicate with. The team is also highly collaborative, making the entire process smooth and effective. They work today as valued extension of our internal team, which speaks to their strong partnership approach.

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Bryan Harris

Bryan Harris

Director

LifeSource Water Systems

"

Near was a great extension of our internal recruiting team—efficient, communicative, and delivered top-tier candidates quickly.

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Seema Chacko

Seema Chacko

CFO

CyberFortress

"

We hired 20 team members who share our core values: great attitude and desire to learn, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Near’s team was very responsive, and their easy-going communication fostered a seamless hiring process, helping us save $1.2M.

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Jake Breuner

Jake Breuner

VP of Sales

AvantStay - Real Estate

"

After building my team with Near, I wouldn't hire an SDR stateside anymore.

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Segdrick Byrd

Segdrick Byrd

VP of Client Services

ORBA Cloud CFO

"

Near helped ensure we were selecting the right people for our team. The ability to interview multiple candidates and watch video recordings of the interviews before making a decision was a very strong point for Near.

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John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Founder / CEO

Mesa Cloud

"

We were determined to work with global talent in our local time zone, and Near helped us find great Latin American talent that has brought significant value to our team.

"

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