Hire Top developers in Chile

Build world-class dev teams with top Chilean developers. Perfect stack, culture, and roadmap fit. We handle sourcing, vetting, and onboarding end to end so you ship with confidence across your time zone.

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Global organizations that trust in us:
The Chile Advantage

Chile’s Innovation Hub: Nearshore Talent, Global Standards

Access one of LatAm’s leading tech talent hotspots where strong technical education meets innovation, stability, and nearshore collaboration for seamless growth.

Chile’s Thriving Tech Talent Ecosystem

With 60K+ developers, Chile’s talent pool drives IT services and nearshore outsourcing success.

Elite Technical Skills, Global Standards

Chilean tech talent excels in fintech, AI, and cloud, offering top technical skills and cost advantage.

Seamless Collaboration for High-Performance

Shared time zones enable real-time collaboration, faster delivery, and agile tech team performance.

Cultural Fit That Powers Growth

Bilingual, adaptable professionals integrate easily with U.S. teams, ensuring lasting partnerships.

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Chile’s Leading Tech Hubs

Chile fuels Latin America’s tech future through Santiago’s innovation strength and Valparaíso’s creative engineering, driving global impact across finance, clean tech, and digital transformation.

Santiago

  • Ranked #39 in global startups
  • Home to Start-Up Chile program
  • 120,000+ tech professionals

Valparaiso

  • UTFSM engineering excellence
  • Vibrant coastal innovation hub
  • Start-Up Chile accelerator access

Concepción

  • UdeC ranks top 3 in Chile
  • Green tech & sustainability focus
  • $2B government tech investment

Antofagasta

  • Mining tech & Al automation hub
  • MIT Chile Symposium host
  • Autonomous Systems Hub since 2008

Viña del Mar

  • UTFSM campus for engineers
  • Growing coastal startup scene
  • $9M Al center launching 2025

Success stories from our clients

Dozens of companies are building outstanding teams in Chile, the Lupa Way. Meet them:

"Over the course of 2024, we successfully hired 9 exceptional team members through Lupa, spanning mid-level to senior roles. The quality of talent has been outstanding, and we’ve been able to achieve payroll cost savings while bringing great professionals onto our team. We're very happy with the consultation and attention they've provided us."

RaeAnn Daly
Vice President of Customer Success, Blazeo

“We needed to scale a new team quickly - with top talent. Lupa helped us build a great process, delivered great candidates quickly, and had impeccable service”

Phillip Gutheim
Head of Product, Rappi Bank

“With Lupa, we rebuilt our entire tech team in less than a month. We’re spending half as much on talent. Ten out of ten”

Dan Berzansky
CEO, Oneteam 360

“We scaled our first tech team at record speed with Lupa. We couldn’t be happier with the service and the candidates we were sent.”

Mateo Albarracin
CEO, Bacu

"Recruiting used to be a challenge, but Lupa transformed everything. Their professional, agile team delivers top-quality candidates, understands our needs, and provides exceptional personalized service. Highly recommended!"

Rogerio Arguello
Accounting and Finance Director, Pasos al Éxito

“Lupa has become more than just a provider; it’s a true ally for Pirani in recruitment processes. The team is always available to support and deliver the best service. Additionally, I believe they offer highly competitive rates and service within the market.”

Tania Oquendo Henao
Head of People, Pirani

"Highly professional, patient with our changes, and always maintaining clear communication with candidates. We look forward to continuing to work with you on all our future roles."

Alberto Andrade Chiquete
VP of Revenue, Komet Sales

“Lupa has been an exceptional partner this year, deeply committed to understanding our unique needs and staying flexible to support us. We're excited to continue our collaboration into 2025.”

John Vanko
CTO, GymOwners

"What I love about Lupa is their approach to sharing small, carefully selected batches of candidates. They focus on sending only the three most qualified individuals, which has already helped us successfully fill 7 roles.”

Daniel Ruiz
Head of Engineering, Fuse Finance

"We hired 2 of our key initial developers with Lupa. The consultation was very helpful, the candidates were great and the process has been super fluid. We're already planning to do our next batch of hiring with Lupa. 5 stars."

Joaquin Oliva
Co-Founder, EBI

"Working with Lupa for LatAm hiring has been fantastic. They found us a highly skilled candidate at a better rate than our previous staffing company. The fit is perfect, and we’re excited to collaborate on more roles."

Kim Heger
Chief Talent Officer, Hakkoda

"We compared Lupa with another LatAm headhunter we found through Google, and Lupa delivered a far superior experience. Their consultative approach stood out, and the quality of their candidates was superior. I've hired through Lupa for both of my companies and look forward to building more of my LatAm team with their support."

Josh Berzansky
CEO, Proven Promotions & Vorgee USA

“We’ve worked with Lupa on multiple roles, and they’ve delivered time and again. From sourcing an incredible Senior FullStack Developer to supporting our broader hiring needs, their team has been proactive, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. It really feels like we’ve gained a trusted partner in hiring.”

Jeannine LeBeau
Director of People and Operations, Intevity

Working with Lupa was a great experience. We struggled to find software engineers with a specific skill set in the US, but Lupa helped us refine the role and articulate our needs. Their strategic approach made all the difference in finding the right person. Highly recommend!

Mike Bohlander
CTO and Co-Founder, Outgo

Lupa goes beyond typical headhunters. They helped me craft the role, refine the interview process, and even navigate international payroll. I felt truly supported—and I’m thrilled with the person I hired. What stood out most was their responsiveness and the thoughtful, consultative approach they brought.

Matt Clifford
Founder, Matt B. Clifford Consulting

The Lupa Difference

Traditional recruiting treats people like numbers. We built something different, a consultative approach where quality beats quantity.

Curated Quality Over Volume

We personally vet every tech professional and send just 3–4 top talent matches per role, no resume floods, just pre-vetted excellence.

Speed Without Compromise

Hire quality software developers in 7 days and complete full onboarding in 21. Our local talent networks deliver precise, fast recruitment.

97% Talent Retention Rate

Our strategic matching ensures lasting success. 97% of our tech placements remain after one year, outperforming regional averages.

True Partnership Approach

We support your teams beyond placement, from compliance and local labor laws to retention, we’re your software development partner.

Results that matter

40
%
Less Spent

On hiring in Chile with Lupa compared to doing it yourself

+
300
Global Clients

Trust Lupa to simplify hiring and deliver top Chilean talent

+
1,000
Candidates Hired

Empowering businesses to grow, scale, thrive, and succeed

95% of our clients return for a 2nd hire!
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The Lupa Way

We identified why the traditional recruiting process was failing and crafted a process that fills those gaps. Unlike traditional recruiting, we see exceptional talent as our product and placements as the first of many results.

A proven process for building exceptional teams in Latin America.
Deep consultation

Deep Consultation

We take time to understand your business, your team, and the bigger picture behind the hire. That first conversation lays the groundwork for a real partnership and makes sure we’re working toward the same definition of success.

Pre-Search Research

Pre-Search Research

Before we start searching, we dive into your company, your market, and the role itself. We map out where the right talent might be, build sample profiles, and prepare smart questions so we can hit the ground running.

Kickoff Meeting

Kickoff Meeting

We kick things off with a focused meeting where we narrow down the essentials. Together, we talk through must-haves, cultural fit, salary expectations, and make sure we’re all on the same page about the role and how the search will run.

Precision Search

Precision Search

We start contacting candidates right away, but we don’t rush it. Every candidate is carefully reviewed, with our team collaborating and double-checking each profile to make sure we’re finding the best possible matches.

Candidate Assessment

Candidate Assessment

We personally interview every candidate, digging into their skills, motivations, past results, and how they’d fit into your team. Our assessments go deeper than resumes so we truly understand each person’s story and what they can bring to your business.

Presentation

Presentation

You’ll get a curated shortlist of 3–4 top candidates, each with a clear summary showing how their skills and experience match what you’re looking for. We make it easy for you to decide with confidence. And if none are quite right, we use your feedback to refine our search and bring you candidates who are even better aligned.

Offer Support

Offer Support

When it’s time to make an offer, we help move the conversation to get everyone aligned and close the deal smoothly. After that, we stay involved to handle contracts, onboarding, and making sure your new hire integrates well into the team.

Ongoing Partnership

Ongoing Partnership

For us, the hire is just the beginning. We stay connected, sharing market insights, checking in on how your team’s doing, and supporting you as your Latin American operations keep growing.

Hire Chilean Developers
Across Every Tech Role

Access bilingual developers across 100+ technical roles, from software engineers to AI specialists, all pre-vetted and ready to join your team.

3 Ways to Hire Softwares Developers in Chile

From direct hires to full-cycle recruitment, we handle every aspect of hiring nearshore engineers: sourcing, compliance, and ongoing support.

Recruiting

We handpick talent that fits your culture and goals, delivering pre-vetted candidates within a week through our proven process.

Staffing

Everything in our recruiting service, plus we take care of contracts and payroll. Seamless, compliant, and stress-free.

RPO Solutions

We partner with you for a set period and embed our recruiters within your team. Same precision, care, and speed, but closer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hire software developers in Chile?

Chile offers one of Latin America’s strongest talent pools, with skilled software developers and IT professionals. It stands among the top outsourcing destinations for stability, education, and nearshore collaboration benefits.

What programming languages do Chilean developers use most?

Chilean tech professionals excel in JavaScript, Python, Java, and React. The IT sector embraces modern frameworks and agile methodologies, making Chilean developers ideal for global software engineering teams.

How does Chile’s labor law affect hiring developers?

Chile’s labor laws regulate contracts, payments, and employee benefits. Lupa ensures compliance through trusted payroll partners, allowing global companies to hire remote software developers without setting up a local entity.

How easy is it to hire software developers in Chile?

With Lupa, hiring is fast and compliant. We manage sourcing, vetting, and onboarding of remote IT professionals, offering complete ease of hire and access to Chile’s best nearshore tech talent.

What makes Chile stand out among LatAm outsourcing destinations?

Chile’s IT industry combines stable labor laws, bilingual tech professionals, and strong digital infrastructure. As one of the top LatAm hotspots, it offers world-class quality and nearshore alignment with U.S. time zones.

Can international companies build dedicated teams in Chile?

Yes. Through Lupa, companies can build dedicated remote teams in Chile, accessing vetted software developers who match their culture, time zone, and tech stack without needing visas or physical relocation.