Nearshore Software Development
Dedicated engineering teams and MVP development from Latin America, overlapping with US working hours.
BOOK A FREE CALLWhat is nearshore software development?
Nearshore software development means building your product with engineers in a nearby country whose working hours overlap with yours. For US startups, that is Latin America: the team can join your standups, answer during your business hours and review work the same day, instead of waiting on overnight handoffs.
Nearshore vs offshore vs onshore
| Onshore (US) | Nearshore (Latin America) | Offshore (Asia, Eastern Europe) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time zone overlap with the US | Same day, up to 3 hours apart | Most of the US workday | Partial to limited |
| Real-time collaboration | Easy | Easy | Harder, more async |
| Travel for on-site visits | Easy | Shorter flights from most US cities | Long-haul |
| Cost compared to US hiring | Highest | Lower | Often lower hourly rates |
Nearshore software development services for US startups
Dedicated engineering team
You manage the work
Add LATAM engineers to your team, full time. They report to your managers, work in your repo and follow your process, and you pay a monthly rate per engineer.
See staff augmentationMVP development
We own the delivery
We define, design and build your MVP, from discovery to launch, so you can test with real users and raise funding with a working product. The cost depends on the scope we define together.
See MVP development8,000+
Engineer profiles in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico
~5 yrs
Average experience across those profiles
15+
Countries across Latin America in our network
72h
Or less to present the first candidates
Source: Webstarted internal candidate data, September 2026. Counts rounded down.
Where our nearshore talent is
Engineer profiles by country, and how their hours line up with yours.
Argentina
4,000+
engineer profiles
UTC-3
1 hour ahead of New York in US daylight time, 2 hours in standard time
Brazil
2,100+
engineer profiles
UTC-3 (São Paulo)
1 hour ahead of New York in US daylight time, 2 hours in standard time
Colombia
950+
engineer profiles
UTC-5
Same time as New York in US standard time, 1 hour behind in daylight time
Mexico
850+
engineer profiles
UTC-6 (Mexico City)
Same time as Chicago in US standard time, 1 hour behind in daylight time
Hiring for AI roles? Read our guide on how to hire AI engineers in Latin America.
How to evaluate nearshore software development companies
Technical screening
Ask how engineers are evaluated before you see them, and who runs the technical interview.
English and communication
Your team will talk to them every day. Check how English level is assessed and meet candidates live.
Who owns delivery
With a dedicated team, you manage the work. With a project or MVP engagement, the provider does. Make sure the contract says which one you are buying.
Security and IP
Confirm in writing that the code and IP belong to you, and how access to your systems is handled.
Contract flexibility
Look at notice periods, how you scale the team up or down, and what happens if someone is not a good fit.
Agreed overlap hours
Time zones are only half of it. Agree on the shared hours up front, especially if your team is on the West Coast.
How a dedicated team works
Tell us what you are building
We start with a call to understand your product, stack and timeline.
Sign the contract
We agree on the roles, seniority and shared working hours you need.
Meet your engineers
We present the first candidates in 72 hours or less, and you interview them.
Onboarding & Integration
The engineers join your tools, team routines and codebase. We handle contracts and payments.
Ongoing support
We stay involved with regular HR support and feedback with your team.
Building an MVP instead? See our MVP approach, from discovery to launch.
Nearshore software development FAQ
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