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Short answer

Plugg Technologies places senior software engineers from Latin America with US companies, in roles from React and Java to DevOps, data and AI. Every role page shows costs against US hiring, the skills Plugg screens for, and the countries to hire from. Shortlists arrive in about 3 days.

Every role below is placed through Plugg Technologies, a nearshore recruiting partner with more than 500+ placements across 11 years in Latin America. You choose the developer, direct the work and keep your own tools and process. Plugg handles sourcing, vetting, payroll, compliance and hardware.

React

React developers

Front-end and product engineers for React and Next.js apps.

Python developers

Engineers for APIs, automation, data pipelines and ML-adjacent products.

Backend

Backend developers

Engineers for APIs, databases and the services behind your product.

Node

Node.js developers

JavaScript and TypeScript engineers for APIs and real-time services.

DevOps

DevOps engineers

Pipelines, infrastructure as code and reliability.

Data

Data engineers

Pipelines, warehouses and the data layer your analytics depend on.

QA engineers

Automation, performance and security testing for your releases.

What each role costs

Senior-level monthly cost in the US against Latin America, with the difference.

US vs Latin America: senior developer cost per month (USD, October 2026)
Role (Senior)	US monthly median cost	Latin America monthly median cost	Difference
React developers	$22,000	$7,000	$15,000
Java developers	$12,500	$6,000	$6,500
Python developers	$15,200	$6,200	$9,000
Backend developers	$15,200	$6,200	$9,000
Node.js developers	$22,000	$7,000	$15,000
Full-stack developers	$22,000	$7,000	$15,000
.NET developers	$12,500	$6,000	$6,500
DevOps engineers	$19,000	$7,500	$11,500
Data engineers	$24,000	$8,500	$15,500
QA engineers	$14,000	$5,000	$9,000
AI and ML engineers	$24,000	$8,500	$15,500

How we calculated these numbers

What the figures are. Monthly cost for a senior-level hire, in US dollars. The US column is what the employer pays each month for a US hire, and the Latin America column is what a comparable hire in Latin America costs each month. The figures come from Plugg Technologies.

Difference. We subtract the Latin America figure from the US figure. Multiply it by 12 for a rough yearly saving.

These figures are illustrative, based on typical senior-level ranges, and are not a quote. Your actual number depends on the role, seniority, stack and country. Request developer rates for a real number.

Not our first placement

Hire LATAM Devs is run by Plugg Technologies, a nearshore recruiting firm that has placed engineers in Latin America for 11 years.

500+placements across Latin America

11years recruiting in LATAM

91%developer retention in 2026

3 daysaverage time to a vetted shortlist

I have a technical background and can be quite picky, and this was my first time trying the nearshoring model. Plugg listened carefully to my requirements and after showing me a shortlist, I hired Matias from Argentina. He’s a senior level full-stack developer. 5 months later and we’re all really happy with him! He delivers ahead of schedule, communicates clearly and boosts our team morale with his positive and proactive energy. We’ve since hired additional developers from Plugg. I’m impressed!

Sung ChoFounder & CEO, Chartmetric

Engineering teams that hired through Plugg

SingleOps
Chartmetric
Cloud Cath
Blinkfreight
Action Face

Argentina / Series A

Built a full-stack dev team for a Series A startup

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Hired a senior React engineer for a hyper-growth SF startup

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Frequently asked questions

What types of developers can I hire from Latin America?

Plugg places front-end, back-end, full-stack, mobile, DevOps, QA, data and AI engineers. The roles on this page are the ones US teams ask for first. If your stack is not listed, ask for it on the first call.

Can I hire more than one developer at a time?

Yes. Plugg builds pods and teams as well as single hires, including 16 Salesforce developers across 4 pods in Mexico and a full-stack team in Argentina for a Series A startup.

How do I choose between roles and seniority levels?

Start with the outcome you need in the first 90 days, then pick the role and level that owns it. A senior engineer is worth the higher rate when the work needs judgment on architecture and trade-offs. A mid-level engineer fits well-scoped work inside an established codebase.

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