Hire Senior Brazilian Engineers with Total Transparency.
Save $1,350+ per Hire.
Compare our direct-placement engine side-by-side with BrazilDesk. Transparent $1,648 flat rate, 90-day guarantee, ex-FAANG technical audits, and direct contractor contracts.
Direct contractor contracts. Zero monthly markups. High-velocity pipeline.
90-Day Free Replacement Window
Full 3-month protection. Instant rematch from vetted bench within 72 hours at zero cost if performance isn't exceptional.
48 to 72 Hours to First Vetted Batch
Skip 3-4 week recruiter lag. Pre-vetted senior Go, Python, Node, React specialists aligned to US EST/PST daily standups.
100% Direct Contractor Contract (PJ / Wise / Deel)
Direct IP transfer under US law. No hostage buyout conditions. Pay engineers directly at true market rates.
C1/C2 Spontaneous Audio & System Architecture Vetting
Evaluated by active US tech leads with deep live repo and edge-case dissection, not keyword algorithms.
Traditional agency broker model
Limited 60-Day Guarantee
30 days less ramp-up protection on complex production architectures.
Recruiter Markup Overhead
Often bundle compulsory management or payroll facilitation margins.
2 to 3-Week Sourcing Cycle
Standard headhunting timeline requiring fresh job boards and screening queues.
Generalist HR Screening
Interviews handled by non-engineering recruiters lacking architectural depth.
Direct Recruitment Cost Delta
Calculate upfront cash preserved by replacing agency placement rates ($3,000 avg) with our fixed $1,648 flat direct placement.
Traditional agencies charge 15%–25% of annual compensation ($8,100 to $13,500 per engineer), or $2,500–$3,000 upfront. Our flat fee remains strictly $1,648 regardless of candidate seniority, saving your startup thousands per seat.
→ $1,352 cash saved per engineer hired
Engineering Placement Decision Matrix
Detailed contrast across fee transparency, guarantee protection, engineering vetting leadership, and time-to-first-interview.
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| Placement Fee Structure Upfront cost per engineering placement |
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$1,648 Flat Fee
One-time payment upon candidate signature. 0% recurring commissions. |
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$2,500 – $3,000+
Higher base charge with occasional recurring tier add-ons. |
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Replacement Guarantee
Key Delta
Protection period if fit or ramp isn't aligned
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90 Full Days (3 Months)
Free instant candidate rematch from active bench within 72 hours. |
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60 Days
Expires 1 full month sooner during vital onboarding phases. |
| Direct Hiring Freedom Contractor ownership & buyout terms |
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Direct Contractor Agreement
Zero hostage fees. Seamless transition to internal full-time at any time. |
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Locked-in Agency Terms
Contractor buyouts require additional settlement payments. |
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Technical Rigor & Leadership
Audited
Who evaluates code and architecture
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Ex-FAANG CTOs & Senior Leads
Live architecture assessment, edge case dissection, real production PR review. |
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HR / Algorithmic Quizzes
Recruiters lack engineering domain experience to test stack nuance. |
| Bilingual Fluency Vetting Spoken English standard during high-stress standups |
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C1/C2 Unscripted Speech Test
Scored on natural architectural explanations and live technical debate. |
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Standard CV / Reading Test
Often relies on self-reported scores without audio stress-testing. |
| Time-to-First-Match Speed from intake call to calendar interviews |
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48 – 72 Hours
Active pre-vetted bench ready for immediate video screening. |
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2 to 3 Weeks
Job posting and active sourcing begins only after retainer is signed. |
| Timezone Parity Daily synchronous overlap with US teams |
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EST +1 to +2 Hours (8h Overlap)
Zero graveyard shifts. True real-time Slack and PR reviews. |
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EST +1 to +2 Hours
Standard LatAm geographic benefit across both. |
Choose How You Work Together
Whether you run contractor payouts directly via Wise/Deel or prefer an enterprise turnkey Employer of Record setup.
Direct Placement
We vet and match your ideal candidate. You sign contracts directly and pay compensation directly through your existing stack.
- check You own the direct relationship & IP contract
- check Pay via Wise, Deel, Remote, or direct wire
- check Zero monthly platform markups forever
- check 90-Day Free Replacement Guarantee included
Full EOR / Managed Payroll
For enterprise teams requiring local Brazilian legal entity umbrella, benefits administration, hardware logistics, and CLT labor shielding.
- check Local Brazilian CLT labor & tax compliance handled
- check Optional local MacBook hardware leasing & delivery
- check Comprehensive healthcare & local benefits packaging
- check Standardized US BAA & DPA intellectual property shielding
Trusted by US Engineering Leaders
Hear from VPs of Engineering and CTOs who shifted away from expensive traditional staffing agencies to direct Brazilian placement.
"We initially evaluated BrazilDesk and a couple of boutique staffing firms. The $3,000+ per hire plus monthly retainers felt unnecessary. We hired two senior Go engineers through Hire a Brazilian for $1,648 each. Both hit our GitHub repo running within 5 business days."
"The 90-day replacement window gave our executive board complete peace of mind. Both React Native engineers spoke flawless English during our architectural live session. No communication friction and total timezone parity with our New York office."
"We saved over $12,000 on our engineering hiring budget this quarter alone. The transparent fee structure means our engineers get paid fair, competitive market rates rather than a recruiting middleman skimming off the top."
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers about our economics, vetting process, and legal framework.
Ready to scale your dev team without agency markups?
Schedule a 15-minute engineering requirement discovery call. We'll send your first 3 pre-vetted candidate profiles within 48 hours.