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Hire Developers in Philippines

Hire senior software engineers in the Philippines for $2,200–$6,000/mo. Native-level English, full US-hours overlap, pre-vetted in 24 hours.

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2,200+ Developers Available to Hire in August 2026

Mark Aquino, Senior Unreal Engine Developer Manila, Philippines
Vetted
Unreal Engine 5 C++ Blueprints EOS +2

Mark is an Unreal Engine 5 developer who has worked on co-op shooter and survival titles for outsourced AAA contracts. He has owned gameplay frameworks, ability systems, and dedicated server architecture.

Native English Full-time Ready

Mark Aquino

Senior Unreal Engine Developer · 9+ Years

Manila, Philippines

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Maria Santos, Senior Full-Stack Developer Manila, Philippines
Vetted
React Next.js Node.js TypeScript +2

Maria is a full-stack developer with strong expertise in React and Next.js. She has built consumer-facing web platforms and internal tools for retail and marketplace clients across Southeast Asia and North America, with a sharp focus on performance and clean UI.

Native English Full-time Ready

Maria Santos

Senior Full-Stack Developer · 6+ Years

Manila, Philippines

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Joseph Manalo, Senior PHP Developer Cebu, Philippines
Vetted
PHP Laravel Symfony MySQL +2

Joseph is a senior PHP developer with deep Laravel and Symfony experience. He has built and scaled e-commerce, fintech and content platforms used by hundreds of thousands of users, with a strong focus on clean code, testing and security.

Advanced English Full-time Ready

Joseph Manalo

Senior PHP Developer · 8+ Years

Cebu, Philippines

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Paolo Aquino, Senior Agentic AI Engineer Manila, Philippines
Vetted
CrewAI LangChain MCP OpenAI +2

Paolo builds agentic features for SaaS startups. He has shipped tool-using assistants and orchestration pipelines, working directly with founders to take agents from demo to dependable.

Native English Full-time Ready

Paolo Aquino

Senior Agentic AI Engineer · 6+ Years

Manila, Philippines

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Sofia Reyes, AI/ML Technical Recruiter Manila, Philippines
Vetted
Technical Screening Greenhouse LinkedIn Recruiter hireEZ +2

Sofia is a technical recruiter focused on AI and ML roles. She has built engineering teams from first hire to scale, combining structured screening with strong candidate experience.

Native English Full-time Ready

Sofia Reyes

AI/ML Technical Recruiter · 7+ Years

Manila, Philippines

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What our clients say

Thanks to Second Talent, Open Campus quickly built a skilled tech team of 10 within two months, boosting productivity by 70% and accelerating our Web3 platform's development.

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Jonah L.

Jonah L.

Head of Portfolio (raised US$100m)

Animoca Brands

Second Talent helped Beyond Cars (acquired by Carro) swiftly build a top-tier tech team in just a month, accelerating our platform's development and boosting productivity.

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Garry Y.

Co-Founder (acquired by Carro)

Carro

Partnering with Second Talent has been a game-changer for our tech expansion.

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Co-founder (#1 US Real Estate Coach)

Tom Ferry

Second Talent played a key role in our tech expansion, quickly providing high-quality frontend talent that integrated seamlessly into our projects.

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Marco A.

Co-founder & CTO

Finno

Second Talent built our team of pre-vetted engineers who made our hiring decisions straightforward.

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Jack N.

Director of IT (10,000+ employees)

Lane Crawford

Second Talent helped us rapidly scale by sourcing top-quality SDR talent from Indonesia.

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Leo W.

Leo W.

Co-founder (raised US$5m)

imbee

Why Second Talent?

Engineers who build, ship and automate with AI. Less overhead, more output.

  • 75% cost savings

    No office overhead, no traditional employee expenses.

  • AI-native talent

    Teams equipped with the latest AI tools.

  • Working U.S. hours

    4-6 hours of overlap to stay aligned.

  • Rigorous vetting

    Coding tests, peer interviews, and role checks, matched to your exact stack.

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Animoca Brands
Web3 · Education

70%

Jump in productivity after building the team.

10 Engineers 2 mo To scale

Animoca Brands

Jonah L., Head of Portfolio

 Carro (Beyond Cars)
Automotive

$1.5B

Exit via acquisition by a major automotive marketplace.

70% Growth 4 mo To scale

Carro (Beyond Cars)

Garry Y., Co-Founder

 Chow Sang Sang
Retail · 870 stores

70%

Reduction in labor costs across store operations.

30% Revenue up 14 d To hire

Chow Sang Sang

Digital Lead

 imBee
SaaS · Chat Management

<3 Days

To source and onboard their first sales hire.

3 SDRs hired ID Hiring market

imBee

Leo Wong, Co-Founder

Hire Developers in Philippines from the US, EU, and Australia

We work with engineering teams in the United States, Europe, the UK, and Australia who hire Developers in Philippines every week. The model is the same across origins. Senior, pre-vetted talent. Time-zone overlap that fits your workday. Compliant employment handled by Second Talent.

Hiring from United States

  • 4–6 hours of overlap with US Eastern, 6–8 with Pacific
  • Delaware MSA, NDA and IP assignment on file
  • USD billing, monthly invoices, Stripe or bank transfer

Most US clients hiring Developers in Philippines start with one engineer and scale to a 3–5 person team within the first quarter.

Hiring from Europe & the UK

  • 6–8 hours of daily overlap with CET and UK working hours
  • GDPR aligned, EU standard contractual clauses available
  • EUR or GBP billing supported, SEPA / Wise / bank transfer

European teams hiring Developers in Philippines typically replace 3–4 senior open roles with one Second Talent engagement.

Hiring from Australia

  • 6–8 hours of daily overlap with Sydney and Melbourne working hours
  • AU-aligned contracts, ABN-friendly invoicing
  • AUD or USD billing, monthly cycle

Australian teams hiring Developers in Philippines get the closest time-zone alignment of any offshore destination.

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Hiring Developers is Easy with Second Talent

Hire in 3 steps, not 3 months.

1

Tell Us What You Are Building

Share what to ship, automate, or scale. Plus stack, budget, and timezone overlap.

2

Meet Top Picks in 24 Hours

6–8 pre-vetted Developers fluent in Claude Code and modern AI stacks. Interview the ones you like.

3

Ship From Day One

We handle contracts, payroll, and equipment. Your Developer ships real output within the first week.

Hire Developers in Asia

We bring you senior Developers, ready to join your team in any timezone.

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Guide to Hiring Developers in Philippines

Everything you need to know about employment laws, payroll, and compliance when hiring developers in Philippines.

Working Hours

40 hours/week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Compressed work weeks allowed.

Overtime Pay

125% regular OT. 130% on rest days. 200% special holidays. 260% regular holidays.

Probation Period

6 months max. Employer must set reasonable standards communicated at start.

Leave Entitlements in Philippines

Leave Type
Entitlement
Annual Leave
5 days Service Incentive Leave after 1 year. Most tech companies offer 15-20 days.
Sick Leave
No statutory sick leave. SSS sickness benefit after 4 days of hospitalization.
Maternity Leave
105 days paid (SSS fund). Solo parents get additional 15 days.
Paternity Leave
7 days paid for the first 4 deliveries of the legitimate spouse.
Public Holidays
18+ days (regular + special non-working). Includes Holy Week, Christmas.

Notice Period

30 days for authorized causes. Immediate for just causes (with due process).

Severance Pay

Redundancy: 1 month per year of service. Closure: 0.5 month per year.

Payroll & Tax in Philippines

Component
Details
Employer Contributions
~12% (SSS 9.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 2%).
Employee Contributions
~6% (SSS 4.5%, PhilHealth 1.75%, Pag-IBIG 1-2%).
Income Tax
Progressive 0%-35%. First PHP 250,000 annual income is tax-free.
Minimum Wage
NCR (Metro Manila): PHP 645/day (~$11.50). Varies by region.
13th Month / Bonus
Mandatory. Must be paid by December 24. Equal to 1/12 of total basic salary.
Senior Developer Salary
$2,200-$6,000/mo

Second Talent handles all of this for you

Payroll, taxes, social contributions, leave tracking, contracts, and compliance in Philippines. You focus on building your product.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I hire a Filipino developer through Second Talent?
Most clients receive a shortlist of pre-vetted Filipino engineers within 24–48 hours. You can interview the same week and onboard within 7–10 days.
How much does a senior Filipino engineer cost?
Senior software engineers in the Philippines range from $2,200–$6,000/month through Second Talent. Mid-level: $1,800–$3,200/mo. Staff/lead: $5,000–$7,000/mo.
How is Filipino English proficiency?
Native or near-native. The Philippines has the highest English business proficiency in Southeast Asia per the EF English Proficiency Index. English is an official language and most senior engineers speak with American accents.
Can Filipino engineers work US business hours?
Yes — and many already do. Philippine BPO heritage means most engineers are happy to work US East Coast or Pacific hours directly. Typical schedule: 9pm–6am PHT (8am–5pm EST).
Do I need a Philippine entity to hire?
No. Second Talent's Employer of Record (EOR) service handles payroll, contracts, taxes, and Philippine labor compliance on your behalf.
How does Second Talent vet Filipino engineers?
Portfolio review, role-specific technical screening, live coding interview with a senior engineer, and English communication assessment. Less than 5% of applicants pass.
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