Software outsourcing and staff augmentation. Staffed in 2 to 3 weeks.
Add one senior developer to your team or hand us a complete cross-functional build. Our engineers are vetted, work in your time zone and start fast. Month to month, with no long-term lock-in.
- Vetted senior engineers
- Timezone aligned
- Most roles filled in 2 to 3 weeks
- Month to month
No commitment. We reply within 24 hours.
Some of the companies we build teams for
Why Hiring Engineers Slows Your Roadmap
- Time to hireA local senior engineer search takes months. Your backlog keeps growing while you interview.
- CostUS engineering salaries, benefits and recruiter fees make every new seat a large, fixed bet.
- VettingA strong CV and a good call do not prove someone can ship in your codebase.
- Lock-inClassic outsourcing deals come with long contracts, change requests and little say over who does the work.
Engineers Who Work Like Your Own Team
- Screened before you meet them. Technical assessment, live problem solving and an English and culture screen come first.
- Hours that overlap yours. We match engineers to your working day, so standups and reviews happen in real time.
- No admin on your side. We handle sourcing, Deel contracts, HR and payroll behind the scenes.
The same recruitment team that built KO Storage from 4 to 70+ people runs every engineering search.
Flexible Ways We Can Work With You
Pick the model that fits how you build. Switch or scale between them at any time as your roadmap changes.
Staff augmentation
Add senior engineers to your team. They work in your stack, your tools and your standups. You lead the day to day. We handle sourcing, contracts, HR and payroll.
- Best when you have the roadmap and need more hands
- Full control, with our HR and payroll behind the scenes
- Scale up or down month to month
Dedicated software team
We build a cross-functional pod of developers, QA and a delivery lead that works only on your product. They learn your domain and run as an embedded part of your company, with full context on your product and your users.
- Best for ongoing product work and new initiatives
- A delivery lead keeps the team aligned and accountable
- Same team, deep context, faster every sprint
Full project outsourcing
Share the goal and the spec. We scope it, build it, test it and ship it, with clear milestones and regular updates so you always know where things stand.
- Best for defined builds, MVPs and fixed initiatives
- We own delivery, you own the outcome
- Clear milestones and continuous updates
Not sure which model fits? Tell us about your project and we recommend one
Staff Augmentation vs Full Project Outsourcing
Both are forms of software development outsourcing. The difference is who directs the work. With staff augmentation, you do. With full project outsourcing, we do, and you judge the result.
Most clients start with one or two augmented engineers. Once the work is clear, some move to a dedicated team.
| Staff augmentation | Full project outsourcing | |
|---|---|---|
| Who leads the work | You. Engineers join your sprints and take tasks from your backlog. | We do. A delivery lead plans sprints against the milestones we agree. |
| Best for | Teams with a roadmap and too few hands | Defined builds, MVPs and fixed initiatives |
| Your involvement | Daily: standups, code review, priorities | At milestones: demos, feedback and sign-off |
| Tools and process | Yours: your repo, tracker, chat and CI | Agreed with you, with full access to code and progress |
| Scope changes | Change priorities any day | Agreed together and reflected in the plan |
| Team size | One engineer and up, month to month | A pod sized to the project |
| Contract | Month to month, 30 days notice | Agreed scope and milestones |
How Staff Augmentation Teams Integrate With Yours
IT staff augmentation only works if the new engineer feels like a colleague, not a vendor. We set that up in the first two weeks, so your team spends its time on code, not on onboarding.
Every engineer has a manager on our side for HR, payroll and performance check-ins. You direct the work. We make sure they stay happy, paid and productive.
Access and tools on day one
You add the engineer to your repo, tracker, chat and CI. We confirm hardware, a stable connection and a quiet workspace before they start.
Your rituals, your hours
They join your standups, planning, retros and code reviews. We match engineers whose working hours overlap yours, so questions get answered the same day.
A first ticket in week one
We suggest a small, real ticket in the first week. It is the fastest way for a new engineer to learn your codebase and your review standards.
Regular check-ins with us
We check in with you and the engineer during the first 90 days. If something is off, we fix it early. If the fit is wrong, the free replacement guarantee applies.
Scale when it works
Add engineers one at a time or as a pod. Month to month, with 30 days notice on either side.
From Concept to Completion
Our engineers cover the full product cycle, from the first design to the cloud setup that keeps it running.
Custom software development
Software built for your exact needs, front end and back end, from idea to production.
QA and testing
Catch issues before your users do, with manual and automated testing across the stack.
Data and AI
Machine learning, data engineering and AI that put your data to work. For AI built into your operations, see our forward deployed engineers.
Mobile app development
Fast, scalable and secure apps for iOS and Android.
UX and UI design
Clean, intuitive interfaces your users find easy from the first click.
DevOps and cloud
Fault tolerant, reliable applications with DevOps, cloud and security engineers.
Your Tech Stack. We Have It Covered.
We hire for the stack you already run, so new engineers work in your codebase from week one. See applicants, salary asks and monthly cost for software developers by country.
- React
- Node.js
- Python
- TypeScript
- Java
- .NET
- Go
- Ruby on Rails
- PHP
- Vue.js
- Angular
- Swift
- Kotlin
- AWS
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
Your Success Starts With Our Vetting
Every candidate goes through a multi-stage process. Only engineers who clear the technical, communication and culture screens reach your shortlist.
- Technical assessment and live problem solving
- English fluency and communication screen
- Free replacement guarantee if a placement is not the right fit
- SourcedWe post in TeamTailor and reach engineers directly, mostly in Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Philippines.
- Technical assessmentSkills tests and live problem solving in your stack, scored before any interview with you.
- CultureA recorded video interview, an English check and a review of past remote work.
- Shortlisted for youYou meet 3 to 5 vetted engineers, with scores and our recruiter’s notes. You choose who joins.
How KO Storage Scaled From 4 to 70+ in 18 Months
Brittney Best, VP of Operations at KO Storage, shares how a remote team built and managed by Adaptive Teams changed her operation. It started with four call center agents and grew into six departments, including IT support.
- Call Center
- Revenue Management
- Accounting
- Asset Management
- Security
- IT Support
You found us high-level people. It’s been a fresh breath of air. We went from 4 to 70+ team members in 18 months.
Managers went from revolving-door chaos to actual strategic work.
Why Choose Adaptive Teams as Your Staff Augmentation Company
We adapt to your needs. One engineer this month, a full team next quarter, and the same people and process behind both.
Full flexibility
From a single developer to an entire integrated team, we have you covered.
Screened before you meet them
Engineers who passed our technical, English and culture screens. No unfiltered CV piles.
Nearshore and timezone aligned
Nearshore software development from Latin America gives most US teams a full shared workday. We match hours for every hire.
Easy to scale
Grow or shrink the team as your roadmap changes, with no long-term lock-in.
Contracts through Deel
Locally compliant contracts and payroll twice a month, without a local entity on your side.
No upfront fees
No retainer and no placement fee. You pay nothing until your engineer starts.
What Staff Augmentation Costs
Engineers are on our staffing model. You pay the agreed monthly salary plus a staffing fee, a percentage of that salary. Recruitment, the Deel contract, payroll, HR and the replacement guarantee are included.
Senior engineer salaries usually fall in the 30% to 35% fee bands. The salary itself depends on the role, the stack and the country, and we confirm the band with you before we source anyone.
Staffing fee by salary
| Agreed monthly salary | Staffing fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,500 | 60% |
| $1,501 to $2,500 | 50% |
| $2,501 to $3,500 | 40% |
| $3,501 to $4,500 | 35% |
| Above $4,500 | 30% |
Volume discounts: 3% for 2 to 4 people, 6% for 5 to 9, 9% for 10 or more. Month to month, 30 days notice.
Included for every engineer
- Sourcing, vetting and shortlist
- Deel contract, no local entity needed
- Payroll twice a month, on the 15th and 30th
- HR, onboarding and performance check-ins
- Free replacement in the first 2 months
- No placement fee, nothing upfront
From First Call to First Commit
We keep communication open from the first call, so you know where things stand at every step.
Book a discovery call
Tell us about your product, your stack and the engineers you need. We agree on seniority, overlap hours and the salary band.
Align on scope and team
We agree on the engagement model, then shortlist, interview and onboard the right engineers. Most roles are filled in 2 to 3 weeks.
Start building
Your team gets to work while we run HR and payroll and keep you updated.
The Adaptive Teams Guarantee
If an engineer does not meet your expectations in the first two months, we replace them at no additional cost. No risk. No long-term contracts. No upfront placement fees.
Real Results from Real Companies
Hear directly from the businesses that trust Adaptive Teams to power their growth.
The only solution that we use now is Adaptive Teams. They made the process so seamless and quicker than I would have ever imagined.
When I thought I found someone good, they didn’t turn out to be good at all. With Adaptive Teams they put together this incredible search.
They found rock stars who significantly boosted our ROI. It’s a no-brainer for anyone looking to hire effectively and affordably.
Tony BrinkFounder, Etta VitaWe needed to hire for a wide range of roles, from tech consultants to high-level accountants to marketers, and they delivered quickly and at a great cost.
Paola Alejandra RoccoProject Manager, Centurica$0 upfront placement fees. Free replacement guarantee on every placement.
Staff Augmentation and Software Outsourcing Questions
Not sure which model fits? Tell us about your project and we map out the team, the salary bands and the timeline with you.
Book a Free ConsultationOr open the calendar and pick a time.
What is staff augmentation?
Staff augmentation means adding outside engineers to your own team for as long as you need them. They work in your tools and take direction from you, while the staffing company handles hiring, contracts, HR and payroll.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and software outsourcing?
With staff augmentation you lead the engineers day to day. With full project outsourcing you hand over a defined project and we manage delivery against agreed milestones. A dedicated team sits in between: a full pod that works only on your product.
How fast can an engineer start?
Most placements are filled in 2 to 3 weeks. Once we agree on the role and the engagement model, we shortlist vetted candidates and onboard the right fit so your team can start building.
How does pricing work?
Engineers are on our staffing model: the agreed monthly salary plus a staffing fee, a percentage of that salary. Senior engineer salaries usually fall in the 30% to 35% bands. There are no upfront costs and no placement fees, and you stay month to month.
Where are your engineers based?
Mostly in Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Philippines. Through Deel we can contract in 150+ countries. We match engineers whose hours overlap yours, and Latin America is the usual choice for nearshore software development.
What if a hire is not the right fit?
Every placement comes with a free replacement guarantee for the first 2 months. If an engineer does not meet your expectations, we replace them at no additional cost.
Can I scale the team up or down?
Yes. Start with one engineer or a full team and adjust as your roadmap changes. Engagements are month to month with 30 days notice, so you are never locked in.
Do the engineers work only for us?
Yes. With staff augmentation and a dedicated team, each engineer works full time on your product, in your tools and your standups.
Who handles HR, contracts and payroll?
We do. Adaptive Teams runs sourcing, Deel contracts, HR and payroll behind the scenes, so you get the engineering talent without the admin.
More Ways We Support Your Engineering Team
Add AI engineers, hire beyond engineering, or keep every engineer on track with a dedicated manager.
Tell Us About Your Project
Free consultation, no commitment. We reply within 24 hours with a plan for your stack, team size and timeline.
- Free replacement guarantee on all placements
- Roles filled in 2 to 3 weeks
- Month to month, no annual contracts
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