Software Development in Austin
Austin attracted $5.3 billion in European tech investment in 2024 alone. Tech employment growth is projected at 4.4% through 2026. But Austin developer salaries have shot past $160K, making it expensive to build a full local team. We give Austin companies top-tier engineering at 40-60% less — from our Dallas HQ, just 3 hours up I-35.
Why Austin for Software Development?
Austin is the fastest-growing tech hub in the US. Tesla, Oracle, and Samsung have moved operations here. The University of Texas pumps out 2,000+ CS graduates annually. Venture capital poured over $6 billion into Austin startups in 2024. But this growth has a downside: developer salaries are through the roof, office space costs rival San Francisco, and competition for talent is fierce. Smart Austin companies are looking for ways to build great software without paying peak Austin rates for every engineer on the team.
- $5.3 billion in European tech investment flowed into Austin in 2024
- 4.4% tech employment growth projected through 2026 — fastest in Texas
- Home to Tesla, Oracle, Samsung, Dell, and 8,000+ tech startups
- 3 hours from our Dallas HQ — same timezone, easy on-site visits
What We Build in Austin
Austin's tech scene skews toward SaaS, enterprise platforms, and deep tech. Here's how we help Austin companies ship faster.
SaaS Product Development
Multi-tenant SaaS platforms built for scale. We handle the architecture that lets you go from 100 users to 100K without rewriting your backend. Subscription billing, user management, and API layers included.
AI & Machine Learning
Computer vision, NLP, and predictive models for Austin tech companies. We've built recommendation engines, document processing systems, and anomaly detection tools. Model training, deployment, and monitoring — the full pipeline.
API & Platform Engineering
RESTful and GraphQL APIs that third-party developers actually want to use. We build developer portals, API gateways, and SDK packages for Austin companies building platform businesses.
Mobile App Development
React Native and Flutter apps for iOS and Android. Austin's mobility sector (scooters, ride-sharing, delivery) needs apps that handle real-time GPS, payments, and push notifications at scale. We build those.
Cloud Architecture & DevOps
Kubernetes clusters, Terraform infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines for Austin SaaS companies. We help startups set up cloud infrastructure that scales without requiring a dedicated platform team.
Security & Compliance Engineering
SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA compliance built into your application from day one. Austin enterprise companies need this before landing large contracts. We handle the engineering side so your compliance team can check the boxes.
Industries We Serve in Austin
Austin's tech economy is diverse, but a few sectors drive most of the demand. Here's where we focus.
SaaS & Enterprise Software
Austin is a SaaS capital. We help companies build multi-tenant platforms, migrate from monoliths to microservices, and scale infrastructure as user counts grow. One Austin SaaS client went from 5K to 200K users without a single architecture rewrite because we built it right the first time.
Gaming & Interactive Media
Austin has the 3rd largest gaming industry in the US. We build backend systems for multiplayer games, real-time leaderboard services, and analytics platforms that process millions of game events per day. Our engineers understand the latency requirements gaming demands.
Mobility & Transportation
Tesla is here. So are dozens of scooter companies, delivery startups, and autonomous vehicle firms. We build fleet management systems, rider apps, and real-time tracking platforms that handle GPS data from thousands of vehicles simultaneously.
Enterprise Technology
Dell, Oracle, and IBM all have massive Austin presences. We help their ecosystem partners and mid-market enterprise companies build internal tools, CRM integrations, and data warehouses that connect to the larger enterprise platforms these giants provide.
How We Work with Austin Teams
Dallas to Austin is 3 hours on I-35. Same timezone, easy day trips, and a working model built for Austin's fast-paced tech culture.
Discovery Sprint
A 1-2 day intensive at your Austin office or ours in Dallas. We map out your product requirements, review existing code (if any), and identify the fastest path to a working MVP. Austin startups love this format — it replaces months of planning docs.
Technical Architecture
System design, tech stack selection, and infrastructure planning. We pick boring, proven technology unless your project genuinely needs something newer. No Kubernetes for a 100-user app. No monolith for a platform that needs to scale to millions.
Rapid Development Sprints
One-week sprints for startups, two-week sprints for enterprise. Working software every sprint. Your Austin product team owns priorities; our engineers execute. Overnight development means your project literally moves while you sleep.
Continuous Testing
Tests run on every pull request. Integration tests, load tests, and security scans are automated in the CI pipeline. Nothing merges without passing the full suite. We maintain 80%+ code coverage on every project.
Launch & Iterate
We deploy, monitor, and iterate. Feature flags let you roll out to 1% of users before going to 100%. We stick around after launch to fix bugs, add features, and optimize based on real user data.
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Engagement Models for Austin Companies
Austin startups need speed. Austin enterprises need reliability. Our engagement models deliver both.
Dedicated Team
Your own engineering team that feels like an extension of your Austin company. They attend your standups, use your Slack, and know your product inside out. Best for startups with a 6+ month runway and a clear product roadmap.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Dedicated engineers who learn your product deeply
- Regular in-person visits to your Austin office
- Flexible team size — scale up for launches, down for maintenance
- Central Time availability for all meetings
- 40-60% savings vs hiring Austin engineers at $160K+
- 3-month minimum engagement
Project-Based
Fixed scope, fixed price. You know exactly what you're getting and what it costs before we start. Popular with Austin companies that need a specific product built and don't want to manage a team.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Fixed price with clear milestone payments
- Scope defined collaboratively before work starts
- In-person kickoff in Austin or Dallas
- Complete source code ownership on delivery
- Post-launch support included for 30 days
- MVP projects typically 6-12 weeks
Staff Augmentation
Add senior engineers to your Austin team without the 4-month recruiting cycle. They plug into your existing workflow on day one. Best for companies that have a team but need specific skills — AI/ML, DevOps, mobile, or backend.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Engineers embedded in your Austin team
- Work your tools, your processes, your hours
- Available for on-site days in Austin
- No recruiter fees or placement costs
- Start within 1-2 weeks
- No long-term lock-in required
Software Development in Austin Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
Our HQ is in Dallas, 3 hours from Austin on I-35. We visit Austin clients regularly for planning sessions and reviews. Both cities share Central Time, so there's no timezone gap. Many of our Austin clients prefer this setup — they get Dallas cost efficiency with easy in-person access.
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