Hiring from LATAM

Looking at the top five Latin American countries in a WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2023, comprising criteria such as human capital and research, infrastructure, knowledge and technology outputs, and business sophistication.

Other parameters that affected the selection included:

  • The number of software engineers involved in offshore development.
  • Availability of prestigious universities offering engineering and technology careers.
  • Career readiness and skills in computer programming, database management, and data science.
  • Hosting some of Latin America’s most valued unicorns.

Specialized investigation showed Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay, and Colombia as prime destinations for outsourcing to Latin America. These countries are home to some of the most competitive universities with computer science programs and are known for their vibrant tech communities, strong economies, and thriving startup culture.

What are software developer rates in Latin America

The following figures represent the average hourly rates for software developers registered on the YouTeam platform. We selected mid-level, senior, and architect software engineers who listed the following programming languages or frameworks as the core technology in their profiles.

+3 years of experience

Outsourcing to Latin America provides access to highly educated and product-oriented talent, often fluent in English. These countries are technological powerhouses with world-renowned universities, research centers, and government policies that support business and innovation.

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