What Developers.Net does

Developers.Net is a U.S.-headquartered (Austin, Texas) nearshore staff augmentation firm that places pre-vetted senior software developers from Latin America into U.S. technology teams. Founded in 2017, the company sources talent across at least 15 LATAM countries and vets candidates through a proprietary four-dimensional methodology called the L.I.K.E. Process™ (Language, Interaction, Knowledge, Execution), led by U.S. software engineering leaders with 25+ years of experience. Customers include U.S.-based tech companies, SaaS firms, digital agencies, and technology consultancies that need senior engineering capacity faster than the typical 6–12 week U.S. hiring cycle and at a 30–50% labor cost discount relative to U.S. onshore rates (starting at $55/hour versus $100–$200+/hour onshore).

The product surface spans four service models: Staff Augmentation (hourly dedicated developers), Project Execution (outcome-based delivery with a U.S.-based PM, QA, DevOps, and technical leadership), AI Pods (senior-led teams augmented by AI agents for coding, testing, auditing, and DevOps), and AI-Powered Engineering (elite nearshore engineers using AI-assisted workflows with human oversight). Talent is offered across full-stack, front-end, back-end, data, AI/ML, DevOps, cloud, QA, and mobile specializations. Underlying technology is a vetted-talent platform backed by a 30-day risk-free replacement guarantee, plus handling of contracts, international payments, and local labor compliance.

The business model is primarily a recurring-revenue staff augmentation model billed monthly on usage-based hourly rates, with managed-services revenue from project and AI-pod engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led, driven by website inbound lead capture, free consultations, Calendly bookings, and a $5,000-per-hire affiliate referral program targeting CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and founders at U.S. enterprises and mid-market firms. The company is privately held and apparently bootstrapped, with three consecutive Inc. 5000 rankings (2023, 2024, 2025) and NMSDC MBE certification supporting enterprise credibility.

Name

Developers.Net

Legal name

Developers.Net

Website

https://developers.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Developers.Net is a U.S.-headquartered (Austin, Texas) nearshore staff augmentation firm that places pre-vetted senior Latin American software developers into U.S. technology companies across staff augmentation, AI-augmented pods, and end-to-end project execution engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nearshore IT Staffing

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Development Center (ODC) / Dedicated Team Services (BPAEAMAL)

Keywords

• Nearshore staff augmentation
• Software developer staffing
• Talent vetting services
• AI-powered engineering
• Software project delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Staff Augmentation: Hourly billing for dedicated nearshore developers placed with client teams. Rates start at $55/hour. Clients hire senior developers who integrate directly with existing teams for ongoing project work.
2. Project Execution: Outcome-driven project delivery with U.S.-based PM, nearshore senior engineers, QA, DevOps, and technical leadership included. Billed based on project scope and deliverables.
3. AI Pods: Senior-led software teams powered by AI agents for faster planning, development, testing, and quality control. Includes fractional PM, Architect, and Senior Developer.
4. AI-Powered Engineering: Elite nearshore engineers using AI-powered workflows for faster development with human oversight. Code reviewed by senior software engineers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Developers.Net is a U.S.-based nearshore staff augmentation company that places vetted senior software developers from Latin America into U.S. technology teams. The company offers four engagement models—Staff Augmentation, Project Execution, AI-Powered Engineering, and AI Pods—all built around a proprietary L.I.K.E. vetting methodology that evaluates Language, Interaction, Knowledge, and Execution.

Product overview

Developers.Net is a U.S.-based nearshore staff augmentation company that provides vetted senior software developers from Latin America. The company's portfolio includes four main service models: AI-Powered Engineering (elite nearshore engineers using AI workflows with human oversight), AI Pods (senior-led teams powered by AI agents for faster delivery), Staff Augmentation (dedicated senior developers vetted through the L.I.K.E. process), and Project Execution (end-to-end project delivery with U.S.-based PM and technical leadership). The company also offers a 30-Day Risk-Free Talent Guarantee. Developers.Net provides talent across multiple specializations including Fullstack, Frontend, Backend, Data Engineers, Data Architects, Data Specialists, DevOps, Cloud, AI Engineers, QA, and Mobile App Developers. The company integrates AI assistance into its delivery model while maintaining human oversight through senior software engineers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staff Augmentation

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% cost savings on labor rates compared to US-based developers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Technology in MotioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology consulting firm that partnered with Developers.Net to rescue a failing e-commerce project. Developers.Net provided a pre-vetted LATAM developer who integrated quickly and delivered the MVP in 60 days, transforming a year-long stalled project into success.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Andela: Global marketplace for vetted remote software engineers with strong emerging-market sourcing including Latin America. Competes on vetting rigor and enterprise client relationships at a larger, more geographically diverse scale.
• Globant: Large Latin American-headquartered IT services and digital transformation company offering staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and project delivery across multiple verticals. Broader incumbent with overlapping nearshore capability.
• Upwork: Global freelance marketplace that includes a large base of LATAM software developers competing for US engagements. Broad incumbent affecting price discovery and buyer expectations in the same hiring category.

Direct peers

• BairesDev: Largest nearshore software outsourcing company focused on Latin American senior developers, offering staff augmentation and dedicated teams to US clients. Most directly comparable competitor given the same geographic sourcing strategy and engagement model.
• Arc.dev: Remote developer hiring platform with strong LATAM presence that vets senior engineers and supports staff-augmentation engagements. Direct competitor for US companies seeking timezone-aligned remote developers.
• Vinta Software: Brazil-based nearshore software consultancy building dedicated teams of senior developers for US clients, with overlap in timezone and engineering culture. Comparable in scale and service model.
• Toptal: Premium global freelance marketplace that vets the top 3% of software developers, including a large Latin American pool. Competes directly with Developers.Net for senior-level developers on engagement quality and vetting rigor.
• Distillery: US-based software development company that builds dedicated nearshore teams (primarily LATAM) for client product development. Competes on similar staff augmentation and team-extension offerings.
• Turing: AI-powered platform matching US companies with pre-vetted remote software engineers drawn heavily from Latin America and other emerging tech hubs. Competes on vetting rigor and rapid placement, with growing emphasis on AI engineering roles.
• Revelo: LATAM-focused nearshore talent marketplace providing vetted software developers to US companies, with full employer-of-record services. Directly overlaps Developers.Net on geography, vetting model, and compliance handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@developersdotnet
• Facebookfacebook.com/NearshoreDevelopersDotNet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/developersnet-nearshore-staffing
• Instagraminstagram.com/developersdotnet
• TikToktiktok.com/@developersdotnet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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