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- Check trial and replacement terms
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Pricing & engagement
Choose the right way to work together.
How much does it cost to hire through Odesa?
Staff augmentation starts at $45/hr, with the final rate based on the role, experience and availability. Direct recruitment is $7,999 per successful hire; the engineer’s compensation is separate. Custom development is scoped per project. Human QA starts at $1,500 for a focused release check. Compare services and pricing.
Are there additional fees?
The proposal and engagement agreement set out the rate or fee, scope, billing and any separately approved costs before work begins. Staff augmentation uses an agreed hourly rate; recruitment uses a flat placement fee. Ask us to identify any project-specific expenses before you commit.
How should I compare Odesa with other hiring options?
Compare the total cost and the responsibilities included: sourcing, interviews, engineer compensation, engagement support and replacement terms. With Odesa, staff augmentation starts at $45/hr and direct recruitment is $7,999 per successful hire. Your decision should also reflect technical fit, working-hour overlap and the time your team will spend managing the search.
What are the payment terms?
Payment timing, invoicing frequency and accepted payment methods are confirmed in your proposal and agreement. Staff augmentation is based on agreed hours and rates, recruitment uses the agreed placement fee, and custom development follows the agreed project milestones.
Which service should I choose?
Choose staff augmentation when you want an engineer working within your team. Use recruitment for a direct hire, custom development for a defined delivery project, or Human QA to review a release and identify issues. We can help you choose after discussing the work.
Process & timing
Know what happens before someone joins.
How quickly can I meet an engineer?
Odesa’s company-reported average is 4.2 days from contract to first interview. It is not a guaranteed placement or onboarding date. The search and start date depend on your requirements, candidate availability, interviews and notice periods. We confirm the plan for your role at the start.
How do you evaluate and match engineers?
We review relevant technical experience, previous project work and communication needs against your brief. Ask to see the evaluation information available for each profile. Your team meets shortlisted engineers and can use its own technical interviews or assessments before choosing a match.
What does onboarding look like?
After you choose an engineer, we agree the start date, engagement terms and working-hour overlap. Your team sets up the access, tools and project context needed for the role. Odesa coordinates the introduction and onboarding steps, with a clear point of contact for questions and follow-up.
Trial, replacement & ownership
Set expectations before the work begins.
What if the engineer is not the right fit?
Staff augmentation includes a two-week trial under agreed terms. Direct recruitment has a separate 90-day replacement guarantee. The applicable agreement defines eligibility, billing and the replacement process. Raise concerns with Val early so we can agree the next step.
Who handles contracts, confidentiality and IP?
Odesa uses US-based client agreements. Confidentiality, access, intellectual-property ownership and each party’s responsibilities should be addressed in the agreement before work begins. We coordinate the engagement paperwork; your team controls access to its systems and confirms its own security requirements.
Can I hire an augmented engineer directly?
Tell us if a direct hire becomes the preferred arrangement. We will confirm the applicable conversion terms and any fee under your engagement agreement before you proceed. Direct recruitment is also available as a separate service at $7,999 per successful hire.
Talent & collaboration
Find the experience that fits your team.
Where are Odesa engineers based?
Our engineering network spans Latin America, the EU and Eastern Europe. We confirm each candidate’s location, availability and proposed working arrangement during matching.
Can engineers overlap with US working hours?
We discuss the overlap your team needs for standups, reviews and collaboration, then confirm the arrangement with the engineer. Availability varies by location and individual; agree the working schedule before the engagement begins.
Which technologies do you cover?
The network includes frontend, backend, mobile, cloud and data engineering, including React, Python, Node.js, Java, PHP, iOS, Android, DevOps and AI/ML. Browse the developer directory to explore roles, then discuss the specific experience your project requires.
How is Odesa different from a talent marketplace?
Odesa offers a personal matching and engagement service. Val and Zhanna stay involved in understanding the role, coordinating a relevant shortlist and supporting the working relationship. Your team interviews engineers and makes the final decision. Meet the people behind Odesa.
About Odesa
Know who you will be working with.
Is Odesa based in the United States?
Odesa is headquartered in Lighthouse Point, Florida, and connects client teams with engineers from Eastern Europe. Val and Zhanna are senior points of contact for matching, onboarding and engagement support. Read about Odesa.
Can I speak with a client reference?
Ask Val about a relevant reference during your discovery conversation. Introductions depend on the client’s permission and availability. You can also browse existing client stories and read independent Clutch reviews.
Talk with the people behind the match
Let’s talk about your team.
Share the role, your priorities and the work ahead. Val will help you choose the right next step.