Hire Developers in Austin
Austin — Silicon Hills — is one of the most competitive developer hiring markets in the country. Dell, Tesla, Apple, Meta, Google, Oracle, and Samsung all have major offices here, pushing senior developer salaries to $120K-$150K and creating a talent war that smaller companies cannot win on compensation alone. Our pre-vetted developers give Austin startups and mid-market companies access to the same engineering caliber at 40-60% less, with teams ready in 1-2 weeks instead of months.
Why Hire Developers Through Us in Austin?
Austin's tech workforce has exploded to over 120,000 professionals, making it the fastest-growing tech hub in the US by percentage. But that growth created a paradox: there are more tech jobs than ever, yet filling them takes longer. The average time-to-hire for a senior engineer in Austin is 72 days, the highest in Texas. Tesla, Apple, and Meta absorb thousands of developers annually, leaving startups and growth-stage companies fighting over the remaining talent. We bypass that bottleneck entirely by connecting you with vetted engineers from our global bench.
- Austin tech sector exceeds 120,000 workers but big tech firms absorb most senior talent locally
- Senior developer salaries hit $120K-$150K in Austin — our dedicated teams deliver at 40-60% less
- Average time-to-hire for engineers in Austin is 72 days — we place developers in 1-2 weeks
- Engineers experienced in the startup tech stacks Austin companies actually use: React, Python, Go, Kubernetes
Developer Talent Available for Austin
Our bench includes engineers who have worked at Austin-area companies and understand the startup velocity that Silicon Hills demands.
Startup-Ready Full-Stack Engineers
React, Node.js, Python, Go, and TypeScript developers who can wear multiple hats. They ship MVPs fast, iterate based on user feedback, and understand that startups need speed without accumulating technical debt.
4-Stage Technical Vetting
Portfolio review, timed coding assessment, system design interview, and professional references. We specifically test for the autonomy and adaptability that Austin tech companies require from their engineers.
Central Time Coverage
Developers working Austin business hours with 4+ hours of daily overlap from offshore team members. Your standups and sprint planning happen on Central Time, every day.
Elastic Team Sizing
Startups scale unpredictably. Need to double your team before a funding milestone? Scale back after launch? Adjust team size with 2-week notice from our bench of 400+ pre-vetted engineers.
Significant Cost Savings
Austin developer compensation has jumped 34% since 2020. Our dedicated developers perform at the same level for 40-60% less because we combine local project management with our global engineering network.
Delivery Management Included
Every engagement includes a delivery manager who handles sprint planning, velocity tracking, and team performance. You focus on product and fundraising while we manage the engineering output.
Who Hires Developers in Austin
From VC-backed startups to established enterprises, Austin companies trust us to solve their engineering hiring challenges.
VC-Backed Startups Scaling After Funding
You just closed a Series A and need to triple your engineering team in 90 days. Local recruiting will not get you there. We place 3-10 vetted developers on your team within 2 weeks, so you hit milestones and show investors progress, not excuses.
Semiconductor and Hardware Firms
Austin is home to NXP, AMD, and Samsung's chip fab. These firms need embedded systems engineers, firmware developers, and testing automation specialists. Our developers understand low-level programming and the quality requirements of hardware companies.
SaaS Companies Needing Platform Engineers
Austin's SaaS scene — companies like Sailpoint, BigCommerce, and Q2 — constantly needs backend engineers, DevOps specialists, and data platform developers. We supply engineers who understand multi-tenant architectures, API design, and horizontal scaling.
EV and Clean Energy Tech
Tesla's Gigafactory and a growing cluster of clean energy startups need software developers for battery management systems, charging network platforms, and fleet optimization tools. Our engineers build the software layer that powers Austin's energy transition.
How We Place Developers in Austin
While other companies spend 72 days hiring one engineer, we place your entire team in under two weeks.
Requirements Discovery
A focused call where we map your tech stack, team culture, product stage, and specific skills needed. For Austin startups, we also discuss burn rate and hiring runway to right-size the engagement.
Candidate Matching
Within 48 hours, we present 3-5 candidates matched to your stack and stage. Each profile includes coding assessment scores, project history, and client feedback from prior engagements.
Your Technical Interviews
You interview candidates directly using your own process. We can provide suggested questions for your tech stack and handle all the logistics. Most Austin clients finalize a hire within 3 days of starting interviews.
Legal and Access Setup
IP assignment, NDAs, and security agreements signed before day one. Your developer gets repo access, tool credentials, and documentation needed to be productive from their first commit.
Sprint Integration
Your new developer joins your daily standups, picks up tickets, and submits their first pull request — typically within the first 48 hours. Our delivery manager ensures the ramp-up period runs smoothly.
Continuous Quality Tracking
Monthly code quality audits, performance reviews, and team health checks. We track velocity, PR turnaround time, and bug rates to make sure your Austin team stays high-performing.
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Hiring Models for Austin Companies
Three models designed for how Austin companies actually work — from lean startups to scaled enterprises.
Dedicated Development Team
A team of developers, QA engineers, and a delivery manager working exclusively on your product. Best for Austin companies with a product roadmap stretching 6+ months.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers hand-picked to match your tech stack and company stage
- Dedicated delivery manager coordinating all team activities
- Flexible sizing — scale from 2 to 15 engineers as your product grows
- Daily standups and bi-weekly sprint demos on Central Time
- 40-60% cost savings compared to Austin full-time developer salaries
- Full IP ownership and source code access from the first day
Staff Augmentation
Individual engineers added directly to your existing Austin team. They use your tools, follow your processes, and attend your meetings like a direct hire.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers embedded in your Slack channels and sprint boards
- Work Austin business hours and attend your team ceremonies
- No recruiting fees or placement costs beyond the hourly rate
- Developers start contributing within 1-2 weeks of signing
- Month-to-month contracts with no long-term lock-in period
- Free replacement within 1 week if the fit is not right
Managed Offshore Team
An offshore engineering team managed by a US-based project lead. Best for Austin startups that need to stretch their runway while maintaining code quality.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineering rates 50-65% below Austin market averages
- US-based project lead managing daily standups and deliverables
- 4+ hours of daily overlap with Central Time business hours
- All code passes senior architect review before merging
- Overnight development cycles for twice-daily progress updates
- Every offshore developer passes the same 4-stage vetting process
Hire Developers in Austin Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Our rates run 40-60% below Austin market prices, where senior developers earn $120K-$150K in base salary. Exact pricing depends on tech stack, seniority, and engagement model. We provide a detailed rate breakdown after the initial requirements call — no hidden markups.
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