tech recruiting agency focused on fit, not just skills

Hire pre-vetted engineers and digital experts from Latin America who fit your stack and mindset, helping you build exceptional teams quickly and confidently.

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Why Leading Tech Teams Choose Lupa

We combine deep LatAm recruiting expertise with a human-centered approach to deliver fast, precise, and lasting tech hires that move your business forward.

Deep LatAm Tech Expertise

We have a detailed understanding of every major tech hub across Latin America, from Mexico City to São Paulo. Our team knows where the best engineers thrive and how to reach top talent competitors miss.

Fit-First Recruiting Process

Every search begins with your culture, values, and tech stack. We focus on alignment over volume to deliver candidates who share your mindset, purpose, and long-term goals.

Partnership Beyond the Hire

Our commitment continues after placement. We stay involved with retention insights, market data, and guidance to help you scale your LatAm team with confidence and measurable success.

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Latin America

Exeptional talent, unbeatable value

High-performing talent, cost-effective rates

Top LatAm tech professionals at up to 60% lower rates — premium skills, unbeatable savings

Zero time zone barriers, efficient collaboration

Aligned time zones enable seamless collaboration, efficiency and faster project deliveries.

Vibrant tech culture, world-class tech skills

World-class training and a dynamic tech scene fuel LatAm’s exceptional talent pool.

Success stories from our clients

Dozens of companies are building outstanding teams in Latin America, 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 software developer and send just 3-4 top LatAm talent matches per role, no resume floods, just pre-vetted excellence.

Speed Without Compromise

Quality software developers in 7 days, complete hiring in 21 days. Our talent pool networks deliver thorough tech recruitment fast.

97% Talent Retention Rate

Our strategic matching ensures lasting success. 97% of our tech teams placements stay after one year, beating tech sector averages.

True Partnership Approach

We support your tech teams beyond placement, from local labor laws to talent retention, 
we're your software development partner.

A Tech Recruiting Agency for Every Role Your Team Needs

From software engineers to DevOps specialists, our team sources top professionals across Latin America to help you build world-class tech teams fast.

Results that matter

40
%
Less Spent

On hiring in LatAm with Lupa compared to doing it yourself.

+
300
Global Clients

Trust Lupa to simplify hiring and deliver top LatAm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What makes Latin America's talent pool ideal for software development teams

Latin America offers 2+ million skilled developers across major tech hubs like São Paulo and Mexico City. The region combines strong technical education, cultural alignment with US business practices, overlapping time zones, and expertise in modern tech stacks at competitive rates.

What are the salary benchmarks for hiring remote developers in LatAm hotspots?

Senior developers in São Paulo average $35-45K annually, Mexico City ranges $30-40K, while other LatAm hotspots offer $25-35K. Our salary benchmarking accounts for local currencies, experience levels, and tech stacks to ensure competitive offers.

How does your full-cycle tech recruitment process handle labor law specifics?

We navigate complex labor law specifics across Latin America, managing tax obligations, social security contributions, and payroll tax requirements. Our legal experts ensure 100% compliance while you focus on your software development team integration.

What tech stacks and programming languages are most common in Latin America?

Latin American developers excel in JavaScript, Python, Java, React, Node.js, and cloud technologies. Major hubs like São Paulo specialize in fintech stacks, while Mexico City leads in enterprise Java and modern frameworks for digital product acceleration.