Argentina is one of the most popular places for US startups to hire software developers, and for good reason: deep senior talent, strong English and working hours that line up with the US. Rad Hires recruits senior developers in Argentina for US companies. Most clients hire in 2–4 weeks for 40–60% less than a comparable US developer.
Why hire developers in Argentina?
- Working hours that match the US. Argentina is on UTC−3 all year, which puts it 1 hour ahead of New York in summer and 2 hours ahead in winter. Your developer is online for your whole workday.
- Strong English. Argentina is widely recognized for some of the strongest English skills in Latin America, which makes async work and meetings easy.
- Senior, product-minded engineers. Argentina’s tech scene produced companies like MercadoLibre and Globant, and many developers have years of experience building products for US and European clients.
- Excellent value. Clients typically pay 40–60% less than for a comparable US hire.
Where Argentina’s developers are
Most of Argentina’s tech talent is concentrated in Buenos Aires, with strong communities in Córdoba, Rosario and Mendoza. Because nearly all of our placements are remote, you can hire the best person regardless of city.
Roles you can hire in Argentina
- Backend developers in Python, Node.js, Java and Go.
- Front-end and full-stack developers working with React and Next.js.
- Mobile developers for iOS, Android, React Native and Flutter.
- Cloud and DevOps engineers on AWS, Google Cloud and Azure.
- AI and machine learning engineers and data engineers.
A real Argentina hire
A US startup with a tight budget needed a senior Android engineer fast. Within 2–3 weeks, Rad Hires helped it hire a senior engineer in Argentina for $8.7k a month, about half the cost of a comparable US hire. The engineer rebuilt the app with Jetpack Compose, made it faster and more stable, and helped lift its ratings. Read the full case study.
How hiring with Rad Hires works
- Kickoff call. We learn the role, your stack, your team and your budget, and agree on what a great hire looks like.
- Sourcing and screening. Our recruiters search our Latin America network and screen candidates for skills, experience, communication and fit, so you only see people worth your time.
- Your shortlist and interviews. You interview the best candidates and choose who to hire. We coordinate scheduling and feedback.
- Offer and onboarding. We help you close the candidate and get them started.
- 90-day replacement guarantee. If the hire doesn’t work out in the first 90 days, we find you a replacement.
Want to hire the developer onto your own team? Use Direct Hire. Prefer a flexible, fully managed arrangement? Use Talent On-Demand.
How to hire a developer in Argentina without the paperwork
- Talent On-Demand: Rad Hires contracts and pays the developer, and they work full time on your team. You get one simple invoice and can scale up or down.
- Direct Hire: we recruit the developer, and they join your company directly as your own contractor or employee.
Either way, you choose who to hire, and every hire comes with a 90-day replacement guarantee. Learn more about nearshore staff augmentation.
Frequently asked questions
Most clients hire in 2–4 weeks from the kickoff call.
Argentina uses UTC−3 all year and doesn’t change its clocks. That’s 1 hour ahead of US Eastern time in summer and 2 hours ahead in winter.
Every hire comes with a 90-day replacement guarantee.
No. We recruit across Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru and Costa Rica, so you can compare candidates from several countries. See our guide to the best countries in Latin America to hire developers.
Ready to hire a developer in Argentina?
Tell us about the role, and we’ll show you what’s possible with a hire in Argentina, including a realistic budget and timeline.