How much does it cost to hire a developer?

UpStack has a simple billing model where each developer has a standard hourly rate starting at $50 per hour. Our developers are available full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (20 hours per week), or hourly.

What is the process to find a developer?

You’ll connect with an UpStack Client Success Expert to determine your immediate needs. Our team uses a combination of AI and personal assessment to short-list candidates that match your job requirements. From there, you interview, select, and onboard the perfect developer, all within days of your initial call.

How does UpStack find its developers?

UpStack’s talent recruitment team connects with software developers around the globe every day. Each developer is vetted for technical, communication, and other soft skills necessary for a developer to successfully work with your team. Once vetted, the candidates are accepted into the UpStack developer community.

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Cost saving when hiring with UpStack

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Average interviews to hire

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Average time to hire

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Cost savings across HR, Compliance, and Legal

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Tech hiring
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Find the specialized engineering skills you need. Onboard easily. Speed up your time-to-market.

Whether bridging skills gaps or scaling for ambitious projects, we provide personalized strategies that deliver. Hire from a pool of over 4000 pre-vetted world-class engineers, cut costs, and find talent that sticks. From hiring to managing distributed teams, we’re here to make building your dream team seamless and impactful.

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Personalized, Hands-on Hiring Solutions

Custom Talent Strategies That Fit Your Goals

Start your hiring journey with a HirePath™ strategy session. Our experts work with you to understand your needs, culture, and project demands. Together, we’ll craft a personalized hiring plan to ensure alignment and success from day one.
The All-in-One Platform for Seamless Hiring

Meet the UpStack Platform – your central hub for managing top-tier talent. From vetting and onboarding to payments and compliance, our platform handles it all. Effortlessly match with pre-vetted engineers ready to deliver results for your team.
Elite Talent, Vetted for Excellence

Tap into our global network of 4,000+ senior-level engineers. Rigorously assessed for technical expertise, communication, and cultural fit, our developers specialize in modern frameworks and are ready to tackle your toughest challenges
Hire, Onboard, and Manage with Confidence

Simplify remote team building with our proven processes. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses hire, onboard, and integrate global talent smoothly. Let us help you scale with ease while keeping your team dynamics strong.
Stress-Free HR, Payments, and Compliance

Say goodbye to administrative headaches. From global payments to compliance, we take care of the details so you can focus on growing your team. Clients save up to $80,000 annually with our streamlined solutions
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Jamaal W.

Experience: 5 years

Front End React Developer

Cynthia G.

Experience: 3 years

Front End Vue Developer

Passionate, motivated, reliable, driven

Anthony G.

Senior Back-End Engineer

Worked previously at Virtual Shield.

Human-Centered Hiring

With tailored strategies, regular check-ins, and dedicated support, we take the time to truly understand your goals and deliver the personalized care the big platforms just can’t match.
Save Money, Hire Smarter

Save up to 40% on talent costs while reducing turnover and maximizing your hiring impact with UpStack.
Talent That Sticks

UpStack talent helps you 2x retention rates while building teams perfectly aligned with your culture and goals.
Specialized Skills, Delivered

In a fast-changing tech world, hire experts in Web, AI, Data, DevOps, and more to handle your most complex projects.
Agility That Scales

Hire your next engineer within one week and scale your team up or down with ease.

The HirePath™ Process

Within 24 hours, UpStack connects you with vetted experts personally handpicked to meet your specific needs.

Who are you looking to hire?
Senior iOS developers
I have a few candidates in mind!

Ben S.

Ruby on Rails Developer

Worked previously at GitHub and SlideShare.
Cynthia C.

Front End React Developer

Worked previously at Planet Technology.
Marcus A.

Front End Developer

Worked previously at IBM.
Anthony G.

Senior Backend Engineer

Worked previously at Virtual Shield.

Jun 13

Call with Marcus
Jun 15

Candidates reviewed
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Seamless onboarding

Step 1:

HirePath™ Strategy Session

Collaborate with a dedicated talent expert to discuss your goals, technical needs, and project scope for a tailored plan.
Step 2:

Build Your Team

Get hand-picked, pre-vetted developers ready to interview within 24 hours, matched to your unique requirements.
Step 3:

Risk-Free Onboarding

Evaluate your hire during a 14-day period with a seamless onboarding process and regular check-ins. Pay only if you’re completely satisfied.
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FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a remote developer, and what is the cost structure?

Each hire you work with has a standard hourly rate averaging between $65-75 per hour. These rates are based on skills, knowledge, and experience. We work with clients to ensure you can determine a salary structure that works for each hire.
How does UpStack determine the
"Top 1% of talent"?
At UpStack, we’re committed to connecting you with the best of the best. Our AirTalent™ vetting process is a rigorous, multi-stage system designed to identify the top 1% of software developers globally. Here's how we do it:
1. Comprehensive Technical Assessments
  Candidates undergo in-depth technical evaluations tailored to their expertise, including coding challenges, algorithmic problem-solving, and real-world scenario testing. These assessments are aligned with industry-leading standards and the latest trends in software development to ensure we validate practical, relevant, and job-ready skills.
2. Behavioral and Soft Skills Screening
  Success in remote teams requires more than technical ability. We assess communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills to ensure candidates can integrate seamlessly into your team and contribute effectively to project goals.
3. Specialized Vetting for Modern Tech Stacks
  From React.JS to AI and DevOps, our process is tailored to match candidates’ skills with the cutting-edge technologies your business relies on. This ensures you get access to experts who are experienced in delivering results with the tools and frameworks you need.
4. Cultural Fit Evaluation
  We take the time to understand your company’s mission, culture, and goals. Each candidate is vetted to align with your team’s values, ensuring long-term success and reduced turnover.
5. Continuous Learning and Innovation
  Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in their field. We prioritize developers who actively pursue ongoing learning, upskilling, and contributions to innovative open-source projects.
Through this meticulous process, we guarantee access to elite talent ready to hit the ground running and deliver results from day one.
What specific technologies or frameworks do your developers specialize in?
At UpStack, we connect you with developers skilled in the most in-demand technologies and frameworks that businesses rely on to innovate and grow. Our talent pool includes specialists in modern programming languages, front-end and back-end development frameworks, cloud and AI technologies, and more. Here's a breakdown:

Web Development
1. Front-End: React.JS, Angular, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
2. Back-End: Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails, Flask, and Express.js
Mobile Development
1. iOS: Swift, Objective-C
2. Android: Kotlin, Java
3. Cross-Platform: Flutter, React Native
Cloud and DevOps
1. Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
2. DevOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform
AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science
1. Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras
2. Data Tools: SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, Apache Spark
Cutting-Edge Technologies
1. Blockchain: Solidity, Ethereum, Hyperledger
2. Security: OWASP, Penetration Testing, Cryptography
Programming Languages
1. Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, Ruby, Go, and PHP

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