Specialty
Software Development
The market split. Here's which side you're hiring on.
Market reality
Software engineers typically start in the $109,250-$175,500 range in the US, based on current market postings. The market has polarized: entry-level generalist roles have declined noticeably from their 2023 peak, while engineers who've added LLM integration, MLOps, cloud infrastructure, or security engineering tend to see meaningfully higher callback rates than generalist applicants.
What that means for you
Generalist full-stack talent is more available and more affordable than it's been in years, especially nearshore and offshore. Specialized talent is harder and pricier than ever. Most companies are overpaying for the first category and under-resourcing the second. We'll tell you which one your req actually is.
What we vet for
Real code review, not keyword matching. Stack-specific depth. System design at your scale, not textbook scale.
Delivery
Where this role can sit
US
All three engagement models.
LATAM
Contract. Core product engineering, the sweet spot for nearshore because it needs daily collaboration.
Pakistan
Contract. Execution-heavy development, maintenance, mobile, and throughput work.
Next steps