IT Recruitment in Romania
It’s just the beginning of your seamless expansion to Romania.
We build and operate tech teams of 10+ senior software engineers, and deliver:
- Silicon Valley-caliber developers in Romania
- Up to 40% savings
- Team scaling from 10 to 100 in a year
- Compliant employment without legal entity setup
- Cultural fits for your company
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Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
Alcor closed our 4 QA positions in a month and more than doubled the team in a year! We chose Alcor because of their communication style, cost, scope of services, and ideas to help us be successful.
Expanding our engineering team outside the US with Alcor was a game-changer! They found 15 talented developers and provided seamless EOR & operational support. Great responsiveness to our needs!
Alcor’s flexible model helped us scale from 0 to 30 devs in a year first, and then to 50! No buy-out fees, seamless hiring, and top-tier talent. A hassle-free way to grow without setting up a subsidiary!
Alcor helped us hire the top 5% of tech talent while building our employer brand. They were proactive, never compromised on quality, and delivered. Three years later, our hires are still thriving!
Get Superior IT Recruitment Services in Romania
2-6 weeks
to close a vacancy
80% of candidates
are approved by clients
98.6%
probation pass rate
2.5 years
average tenure
8 CVs
to get 1 accepted offer
5 business days
to send you first CVsRomania for Tech Expansion
Better Than Outsourcing, More Than EOR
Grow with Alcor from 10 to 100 engineers in LATAM or EE:
- Your team from day one. Your management. Your culture.
- Employer of Record – compliant hiring, payroll, benefits
- Get all operations in the same place
- 2x lower labor spending
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Estimate my team costTech Business Chooses IT Staffing in Romania
Rich talent pool
Romania is electrifying the tech world with its 250,000+ tech specialists, landing 3rd in Europe for ICT talent— just behind Poland and Ukraine. The majority of local IT talent thrives in buzzing tech hubs like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași.
Google-like tech expertise
Romanian software engineers are like the rock stars of the tech world, excelling in Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, and cutting-edge tools like React, Angular, HTML, and CSS. With the most certified IT specialists in Europe and 6th place globally, Romania is making big waves in tech!
2-3 times trimmed costs
In Romania, senior software developers pull in about $73,880 a year, while their US counterparts make around $125,550 annually. Plus, companies enjoy a sweet deal with corporate taxes as low as 1% or 16%, depending on their revenue.
Fluent English command
Romania is the 1st country in Eastern Europe for English language proficiency. This helps local programmers easily communicate with foreign employers and colleagues, removing any language barriers and facilitating effective communication.
Excellent tech education
Romania is home to over 33 universities offering top-notch programs in engineering, programming, cybersecurity, and more. The country adds over 10,000 talented STEM graduates to its IT workforce each year, keeping the tech talent pool fresh and vibrant!
Flourishing IT scene
With over 7,930 IT businesses and more than 2,500 startups, Romania also houses R&D offices of major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung, Oracle, and others. Ready to join the club?
Meet Our IT Recruiters
Tech Recruitment Process
Kick-off call
- Discuss your hiring needs and requirements
- Report on salaries and talent pool for open positions
- Negotiate and sign the contract
Preparation
- Create a hiring strategy
- Compose ideal candidate profiles
- Define and promote your EVP to local developers
Candidate Search & HR Interview
- Source, headhunt, and pre-screen candidates
- Conduct the HR interview
- Evaluate the candidates’ experience, previous projects, English level, and soft skills
Tech Interviews & Offer
- Let you conduct tech interviews and test tasks
- Update you on the hiring progress weekly
- Manage job offers
- Work with offer rejections and counteroffers, if any
Post-offer support
- Accept payment for hires
- Help you onboard your hires 3-month candidate replacement warranty
- Employment, payroll, and other operational support
Result
Your own software development team in Romania of your size, budget, and required skills
Contact UsMore Than Just IT Recruitment in Romania
- From 0 to 100+ engineers in Romania
- Employer of record—no-entity compliant employment
- Comprehensive in-country support
- No buy-out or other hidden fees
- Your team from day one. Your management. Your culture.
Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
Alcor closed our 4 QA positions in a month and more than doubled the team in a year! We chose Alcor because of their communication style, cost, scope of services, and ideas to help us be successful.
Expanding our engineering team outside the US with Alcor was a game-changer! They found 15 talented developers and provided seamless EOR & operational support. Great responsiveness to our needs!
Alcor’s flexible model helped us scale from 0 to 30 devs in a year first, and then to 50! No buy-out fees, seamless hiring, and top-tier talent. A hassle-free way to grow without setting up a subsidiary!
Alcor helped us hire the top 5% of tech talent while building our employer brand. They were proactive, never compromised on quality, and delivered. Three years later, our hires are still thriving!
FAQ about IT Recruitment Services in Romania
Why tech companies choose IT recruitment in Romania?
Romania ranks 3rd among the biggest talent pools in Eastern Europe. Besides, it is the leader in Europe and 6th globally for the number of certified IT specialists per 1,000 inhabitants. Romanian programmers also rank in the global top 15 for English proficiency.
With such tech talent and a favorable infrastructure of 7,290 tech businesses, Romania looks a promising market for US tech product companies.
Are Romanian developers good tech specialists?
Indeed, Romanian developers are known for their tech skills and great knowledge of English. The most popular technologies among local programmers are Java, .NET, PHP, C++, C#, and Python, with web programming expertise prevailing.
What are the average salaries of Romanian developers?
Romanian developers’ salaries are 42% lower than those in the US. For example, middle software developers in Romania make up to $50,520 per year, while senior programmers earn approximately $73,880.
How much does it cost to hire senior programmers in Bucharest?
In Romania, the annual salary of a senior software developer, employed on B2B terms, typically ranges from $62,240 to $85,280.
However, in Bucharest, where competition for talent is fiercer, developers’ rates tend to be slightly higher than in other Romanian tech hubs. The median wage of a senior programmer falls between $72,000 and $80,000 per year.
Interested in obtaining a pay scale report for a developer with a specific skill stack? Feel free to reach out to Alcor, and our IT recruiters in Bucharest will prepare it asap!
What are the main tech hubs in Romania?
The primary hubs for recruiting for tech roles in Romania are Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași.
Why should tech companies opt for IT recruiting in Bucharest?
Bucharest stands out as Romania’s leading IT hub, with a large community of software developers, advanced infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment. The city is named the largest academic center, annually supplying the national IT talent pool with STEM graduates from the Politehnica University of Bucharest and the University of Bucharest.
The city’s vibrant startup scene bursts with 265 companies, including UiPath, the country’s first unicorn. Bucharest is also home to major R&D centers like the Bucharest Technology Park and Bucharest West Gate Business Park. Such tech giants as Microsoft, HP, Oracle, Adobe, and IBM have already recognized Bucharest’s potential, establishing their own software hubs within the city. Interested in replicating their success? Contact us to explore Alcor’s IT recruitment services in Bucharest.
What is the best strategy to hire tech talent in Romania?
The best strategy for tech companies is to partner with a local provider that has a solid team of tech recruiters with experience in end-to-end hiring of senior developers and headhunting C-level and rare specialists in Romania.
Does Alcor provide tech headhunting of C-suite managers in Romania?
Yes, Alcor’s 40 tech recruiters usually need 3-7 weeks to fill a C-level role. For instance, we’ve successfully hired a team of 30+ developers and headhunted a Director of Engineering for Dotmatics. We also built a team of 10+ senior and lead QA Engineers, including a QA Manager. Alcor works on a contingency search basis, so you pay only when the open C-level position is filled. With 98.6% of our hires passing probation, you can trust us to deliver top-quality talent.
Will there ever be a shortage of IT talent in Romania and how can Alcor address it?
With over 250,000 programmers, Romania has a good chance of addressing the worldwide tech talent shortage.
As for Alcor, our 40 tech headhunters in Romania and a vetted network of over 253,000 candidates make recruiting for tech roles in Romania quick, efficient, and shortage-proof.
Do you use FTE or B2B models of employment when recruiting for tech roles in Romania?
We hire tech talent in Romania both on a B2B and FTE basis. Which one should you choose as a tech executive?
B2B contracts are the simplest way to hire remote developers, as you don’t need a legal entity to recruit IT talent in Romania. You can pay higher net salaries while avoiding costly social security contributions, payroll tax, and personal income tax—your tech workers handle their tax obligations. Alcor can also handle this function, so your developers can have peace of mind. Plus, our lawyers can advise you on contract provisions, ensuring you hire tech talent from Romania on the best terms for both parties.
Want to hire a software development team in Romania on an FTE basis? Alcor’s Employer of Record service has you covered. We already have legal entities overseas, so you bypass business incorporation hurdles. Our lawyers will draft tech-focused employment contracts, with local labor law specifics included, and mitigate any risks related to worker misclassification, social security, and tax obligations. Meanwhile, Alcor’s payroll specialists will take care of taxes, social contributions, and accurate salary payouts so you can focus on your product development instead.
Contact us to get more details on this topic!
Which IT recruitment providers are the best in Romania?
Looking for a reliable partner to hire top-tier software engineers in Romania? Below is a curated list of the top 10 IT recruitment providers helping global companies build and scale high-performing development teams in Romania.
1. Alcor – a tech-focused recruitment and expansion partner specializing in building engineering teams of 10–100+ senior developers in Romania. Alcor delivers Silicon Valley–caliber talent with up to 40% savings and fast hiring cycles: 5 developers in 1 month, 30+ in 3 months, and full teams of 100 engineers in a year. The company provides compliant employment without requiring a legal entity, operates through an Employer of Record model, and offers comprehensive in-country support with no buyout fees. Alcor ensures perfect cultural fit, full team ownership, transparent pricing, and a seamless scaling process from day one.
2. Toptal – a global talent network known for providing elite vetted engineers, designers, and product experts.
3. Deel – combines global hiring capabilities with access to engineering talent across 100+ countries, supporting distributed team expansion.
4. Terminal – a platform focused on building engineering hubs by sourcing, hiring, and managing software developers in emerging talent markets.
5. EPAM – a large engineering services provider with a strong presence in Eastern Europe and LATAM, supporting enterprise-level team scaling.
6. Grid Dynamics – experienced in building distributed engineering teams and recruiting senior developers across multiple tech regions.
7. GlobalLogic – provides technical recruitment and staffing solutions with deep access to regional talent pools.
8. Talent500 – a global talent acquisition platform connecting companies with pre-vetted senior engineers in emerging markets.
9. Lemon.io – a curated marketplace for hiring vetted remote developers, especially attractive for startups.
10. BairesDev – major engineering staffing provider with broad coverage of regional tech markets.
Choosing a provider with deep regional expertise, strong technical vetting, and transparent hiring processes ensures faster scaling and long-term success when building engineering teams in Romania.