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Hire elite Software 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 Software Engineers in LatAm?

Hot Spot for Tech Talent

LatAm has a booming tech ecosystem with millions of skilled Software Engineers.

US Time Zones

LatAm developers 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% Software 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 66%. Hire smarter. Start your search today.

LatAm Software 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 Software Engineers in Latin America.

Jr. Software Engineer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 1–2 years of software development experience
  • Familiar with languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
  • Basic understanding of databases, APIs, and version control (Git)
  • Ability to write clean code and contribute to feature development
  • Eager to learn and collaborate in team-based environments

Software Engineer

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience building web or software applications
  • Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks
  • Skilled in designing, testing, and deploying scalable systems
  • Experience with REST APIs, databases, and Git workflows
  • Collaborates cross-functionally in Agile development teams

Sr. Software Engineer

  • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
  • Expert in software architecture, system design, and performance optimization
  • Advanced knowledge of modern frameworks, tools, and CI/CD processes
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, security, and testing best practices
  • Strong problem-solving and leadership skills in Agile environments

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

Eduardo H.
Eduardo H.

Engineering Manager

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Hadoop
Big Data Engineering
Distributed Systems
Software Engineer
Fernando P.
Fernando P.

DevOps

Nicaragua

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Terragrunt
RDS
DevOps
Saul J.
Saul J.

Junior MERN Developer

Dominican Republic

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

React
Node
Javascript
React Native
Back End Development
Ester C.
Ester C.

Software Engineer

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Full Stack
Alfonso A.
Alfonso A.

Web Designer

Colombia

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

HTML
JQuery
Javascript
Adobe Photoshop
Web Designer
Lucas G.
Lucas G.

Jr Software Engineer

Argentina

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Javascript
React
Software Engineer
GCP
Miriam G.
Miriam G.

Mobile Developer

Colombia

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Mathematical Aptitude
Interpret Technical Plans
React Native
Objective C
Mobile Developer
Matheus P.
Matheus P.

Developer

Perú

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Java
Oracle
Sybase
Carolina H.
Carolina H.

Mobile Developer

Argentina

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Java
React Native
Objective C
Mobile Developer
Angela R.
Angela R.

Jr Back-end Engineer

Chile

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Javascript
Back-End Engineer
GCP

Why Hire LatAm Software 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.

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Software Engineers placed
22
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Get Top Development Talent and Save up to 66% in Overhead Costs

Jr. Software Engineer

US Salary:

$86k — $157.3k

LatAm Salary:

$36k — $54k

Save up to
66%

Software Engineer

US Salary:

$157.3k — $172.7k

LatAm Salary:

$54k — $72k

Save up to
66%

Sr. Software Engineer

US Salary:

$172.7k — $196.4k

LatAm Salary:

$72k — $108k

Save up to
58%

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

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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Sumner Vanderhoof

Sumner Vanderhoof

Co-founder / CEO

Propensity

"

Near was a game-changer for our business hiring strategy. We reduced our burn rate and quadrupled our team skill level with marketing talent from LatAm.

"
Sheena Malson

Sheena Malson

Director of Accounting

FinanceWithin

"

The talent pool we’ve received from Near has been outstanding—far beyond what I could find on my own through LinkedIn or traditional recruiting. The entire process has been a pleasure.

"
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.

"
Inge Beintrexler

Inge Beintrexler

VP of People

Percent

"

We were pleasantly surprised with all the candidates we interviewed, especially about how well-rounded they were and how much experience they had. We were blown away by the talent that existed that we just kind of weren't aware of.

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Sumner Vanderhoof

Sumner Vanderhoof

Co-founder / CEO

Propensity

"

Near was a game-changer for our business. We increased lead generation by 100% with marketing talent from LatAm we hired through Near.

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Miles Eggart

Miles Eggart

COO

FinanceWithin

"

Partnering with Near has been a major win. The speed, the talent pool, and the overall quality have not only met but actually raised our hiring expectations.

"
Sydney Archer

Sydney Archer

VP of Business Ops

Digital Wildcatters (Oil & Gas Startup)

"

We had a seamless and impressive experience with Near. Their team was helpful and thorough, ensuring we received the most qualified talent for the position we were looking for. We filled the role within 2 weeks! We will be using Near for all of our remote hiring needs.

"
Tawnya Morse

Tawnya Morse

Client Services Manager

Conversion Logix

"

The time savings and quality of candidates have been outstanding. Communication was also seamless, making it easy to work with Near.

"
Conor Chamness

Conor Chamness

Head of M&A

Dura Software

"

Near was a low-risk, high ROI way to source finance talent. In under two weeks, we hired a Corporate Development Analyst with an MBA and managed to hit our acquisition goal for the year.

"

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