Engineering team pricing
A clear model.
A budget you can plan.
Start with the way you want to work: hourly engineering capacity, a direct hire, a defined project or Human QA. Compare the options and get a quote for your actual needs.
Clear before you commit
The right model for the workStaff augmentation from $45/hr. Direct recruitment at $7,999 per successful hire. Human QA release check at $1,500. Custom development quoted by scope.
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Four ways to work together
Choose the engagement.
Understand the price.
Confirm the scope, final rate, working arrangement and terms before work begins.
Extend your team
Staff augmentation
Add remote senior engineers from Latin America and Europe to your existing team. You direct the priorities, tools and delivery; we handle matching and engagement support.
- Month-to-month engagement
- Two-week trial; terms agreed upfront
- Working-hour overlap agreed for your team
Make a long-term hire
Tech recruitment
Recruit an engineer to engage directly. We coordinate sourcing, candidate evaluation and interviews, so you can focus on the final hiring decision.
- One flat recruitment fee
- 90-day replacement guarantee
- Engineer compensation is separate
Deliver a defined project
Custom development
Bring a product, feature or migration to life with an engineering team. Agree on scope, delivery responsibilities and milestones before work begins.
- Scope and milestones agreed upfront
- Delivery and project management
- Handoff, ownership and support defined
Check the real experience
Human QA
Find friction in the journeys that matter before release. Define your devices, key flows and coverage, then get prioritized findings your team can act on.
- Two professional QA testers
- Up to 5 journeys across 3 devices
- First findings in 48 hours; report in 5 business days from kickoff
- Add target-audience testing: packages from $2,500
Selected engineering roles
Hourly rates, by specialty.
These starting rates match the linked role pages. Candidate experience, responsibilities and availability determine the final quote.
Selected starting rates and common hiring focus.
| Engineering role | Published starting rate | Common hiring focus |
|---|---|---|
| Vue.js developers | From $45/hr | Vue 3, Nuxt and frontend modernization |
| Node.js developers | From $45/hr | APIs and backend services |
| Go (Golang) developers | From $45/hr | Concurrent services and cloud infrastructure |
| React Native developers | From $45/hr | iOS and Android applications |
| Snowflake developers | From $45/hr | Data pipelines and warehouse modernization |
Starting rates were reviewed against the linked role pages on September 15, 2026. Your quote confirms the candidate, rate, schedule and included support. Browse all developer roles.
Compare the models
Price is one part of the decision.
Consider who leads the work, your hiring horizon and the responsibilities your team wants to own.
Compare the models. On smaller screens, scroll within the table to see all four.
| Your need | Staff augmentation | Recruitment | Custom development | Human QA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $45/hr | $7,999 per successful hire | Scoped project quote | Release check: $1,500 |
| Who leads the work | Your team directs the engineer | You engage the selected hire directly | Agreed delivery and project management | Agreed user journeys and test scope |
| Best for | Additional engineering capacity | Long-term direct hires | A defined build or migration | Pre-release checks and usability feedback |
| Terms to confirm | Two-week trial and month-to-month terms | 90-day replacement guarantee | Milestones, acceptance and ownership | Coverage, findings and retest scope |
| Timeline | Contract-to-interview average: 4.2 days; start date varies | Search and start date agreed for the role | Kickoff and milestones agreed in scope | First findings in 48 hours; report in 5 business days from agreed kickoff |
Questions, answered
Pricing questions, answered.
What determines the hourly rate?
The engineer’s experience, technology, responsibilities and availability. Staff augmentation starts at $45/hr; the selected role rates below are starting points, not a quote for a specific candidate.
Does the $7,999 recruitment fee include salary?
No. It covers recruitment for the agreed role, including sourcing, evaluation, interview coordination and onboarding support. Engineer compensation and any separate employment or payroll provider are additional to the recruitment fee.
Is the two-week trial free?
Trial billing, cancellation and replacement terms are agreed before work starts. Use the two-week period to assess the engineer against clear delivery and communication goals.
Can we discuss pricing for a whole team?
Yes. Share the number of engineers, roles, expected duration and delivery responsibilities with Val. We will discuss a team-level quote; pricing and availability are confirmed for the engagement.
What payment terms apply?
Staff augmentation is billed for agreed hours, recruitment carries a $7,999 fee per successful hire, and project work follows its agreed scope. Confirm invoice timing, due dates and accepted payment methods in your agreement.
Can an augmented engineer become a direct hire?
Discuss the intended transition with Val. Confirm availability, any conversion fee and the direct engagement arrangement before making an offer; a transition is not automatic.
Founder & CEO, Odesa.co
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