Why Choose Staff Augmentation in Latin America
…when you can get your own software development center in 2 months?
Basically the same, but better:
- Valley-caliber team of 20+ senior developers in 3 months
- Perfect cultural fits for your tech company
- Up to 40% savings compared to traditional outstaffing services
- Employer of Record service—our compliant employment solution
- Zero buy-out cost, insourcing needed talent any time for free
- 100% direct team & development management
Mexico
Colombia
Argentina
Chile 
Poland
Romania
Ukraine
BulgariaStaff Augmentation Can’t Compare to Your Own Development Team in Latin America
Can an IT Staff Augmentation Provider in Latin America Guarantee You..?
2.5 years
average tenure of developers
Cultural alignment
with your company values
Pricing transparency
no hidden or buy-out fees
Legal & compliance
and other needed operational support
Exceptional dedication
it’s literally your own team
Long-term partnership
shared responsibility & commitmentWhy Choose to Expand in Latin America
Fastest growing region
Each country in the region has its own Silicon Valley!
- Mexico: Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mérida
- Argentina: Buenos Aires and Córdoba
- Chile: Santiago, Valparaíso, and Concepción
- Colombia: Bogotá and Medellín
The region’s market outpaces Asia and Eastern Europe and is estimated to hit a staggering $25 billion in 2028.
Vast talent pool & impressive expertise
Latin American software developers number 1.5M. They are known for high-quality AI and mobile development skills and score the highest in rankings by Coursera, Skillvalue, and HackerRank.
Government incentives
It’s a tech-growth starter pack: startup programs, such as 500 Startups LATAM and Fondo Nacional Emprendedor in Mexico; Argentina 4.0 program for graduates; 75% tax reduction for R&D, and much more!
Better than a Third-Party Team Augmentation in Latin America
Alcor is an all-in-one place to establish and run a turnkey software R&D center:
- Employer of Record support — no need to set up your legal entity
- From 0 to 100+ software developers in one key talent pool
- Establish your corporate culture with your own team. No intermediary
- No buy-out or other hidden fees
Own R&D Center vs Staff Augmentation in Latin America
Own R&D Center
- Silicon Valley-caliber talent We recruit 30+ elite senior developers in 3 months. All decisions regarding the team are up to you.
- Transparent pricing Detailed invoices help you be in control of your finances. Plus, your tech R&D team is x2 more affordable than an external one.
- Your team & branding You get a tech team with shared values for innovation and growth – 90% retention rate & an average tenure of 2.5 years.
- No setup & buyout fees No setup fee is needed to start building your software R&D team. Plus, there is no buyout process – your team now, free insourcing after.
- Intellectual property under control With direct agreements, you fully own your product and its source code, keeping unique expertise in-house.
Staff Augmentation
- Junior/middle-level talent You can’t control the quality of talent. Plus, with planned moves to new customers after 1 year, your A-players will be snatched away.
- High markups Some providers charge up to 50% of talent compensation to earn more without the client knowing about it.
- Not your brand & practices Developers work under your provider’s brand. Thus, there’s no room for your corporate culture, policies, and direct oversight.
- High setup & buyout fees Most vendors require contractual & financial obligations first. Then, you pay 20% of a developer’s annual compensation in buy-out fees.
- Intellectual property risks IP rights over your product initially belong to developers of your provider. You get minimum security and a tedious transfer process.
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!
Alcor is a reliable long-term partner that remains mindful of deadlines and business priorities. Their efforts have fostered a stable foundation for our R&D center and its operations in Ukraine. They feature an extensive team of creative problem-solvers that aim to provide flawless service.
Ongoing team management is easy and effortless. They’ve solved every problem we’ve faced, even crazy things like buying certified hardware in the middle of nowhere in Bali and shipping it to the EU.
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. 20 more later.
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 onboarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Besides stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
We managed to more than double the team size within a year and kept active feedback channel with Alcor team.
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 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
Is it beneficial to use staff augmentation services in Latin America?
You will benefit from staff augmentation services if you seek to enhance your in-house capabilities with the tech expertise of an extended team in Latin America at lower costs. However, this model is short-lived, so if you’re looking for long-term product-based models, consider not only temporary cooperation with an extended software team in Latin America but also other options, such as a software R&D center.
What are the common challenges or pitfalls associated with using an IT team extension in Latin America?
The primary flaws of tech staff augmentation stem from the need for cooperation through an offshoring or nearshoring third party. Since software engineers inside an augmented team in Latin America work for your provider, they may view your project as a one-time task and not feel a strong sense of loyalty to it. Additionally, you will be less engaged in their management and will have to pay buyout fees to your augmented development team provider in Latin America, should you decide to hire them.
What are the alternatives to tech staff augmentation?
A software R&D center is your all-in-one solution to hire Silicon Valley-caliber tech professionals, manage payroll & accounting, navigate legal & compliance, get equipment procurement, and lease an office with your reliable provider like Alcor. Other models include software outsourcing, managed services, and a dedicated team.