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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.
We help companies save $103,000+ per hire
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avg client rating
200+
companies building with us
92%
talent retention rate
Pre-vetted Developers in Philippines
2,200+ Developers Available to Hire in July 2026
Mark Aquino
Senior Unreal Engine Developer
🇵🇭Manila, Philippines
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.
Exp
9+ Years
English
Native
Ready
Full-time
Maria Santos
Senior Full-Stack Developer
🇵🇭Manila, Philippines
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.
Exp
6+ Years
English
Native
Ready
Full-time
Joseph Manalo
Senior PHP Developer
🇵🇭Cebu, Philippines
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.
Exp
8+ Years
English
Advanced
Ready
Full-time
Paolo Aquino
Senior Agentic AI Engineer
🇵🇭Manila, Philippines
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.
Exp
6+ Years
English
Native
Ready
Full-time
Sofia Reyes
AI/ML Technical Recruiter
🇵🇭Manila, Philippines
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.
Exp
7+ Years
English
Native
Ready
Full-time
Marco Bautista
Senior AI Evaluation Specialist
🇵🇭Manila, Philippines
Marco makes AI systems dependable through rigorous evaluation. He has built regression and red-team suites for chatbots and agents, working with founders to set quality bars that hold up in production.
Exp
6+ Years
English
Native
Ready
Full-time
Why Second Talent?
Built for AI-era teams. Engineers who build, not just candidates who apply.
AI-native engineers
Engineers who ship with Claude Code, Cursor and modern AI toolchains. They build LLM features and deploy AI tools into production.
Strict vetting
Every engineer goes through coding tests, peer interviews, and role checks. We test for AI tools and the stack you use.
Built for your timezone
4-8 hours of daily overlap keeps your team aligned. No 3am standups, no lag. Asia's top engineers on your schedule.
Onboard in days
We source, match, and deploy engineers from Vietnam, Philippines and beyond, so you start building immediately.
Backed by results, not promises
70%
productivity boost
Animoca Brands
Jonah L., Head of Portfolio
$1.5B
acquisition
Carro (Beyond Cars)
Garry Y., Co-Founder
70%
labor cost saved
Chow Sang Sang
Digital Lead
Built for global teams
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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Share what to ship, automate, or scale. Plus stack, budget, and timezone overlap.
Meet Top Picks in 24 Hours
6–8 pre-vetted Developers fluent in Claude Code and modern AI stacks. Interview the ones you like.
Ship From Day One
We handle contracts, payroll, and equipment. Your Developer ships real output within the first week.
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. This success has strengthened our role in decentralized education and fueled our market expansion, highlighting our leadership in Web3 innovation.
Jonah L.
Head of Portfolio (raised US$100m)
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. This success allowed us to expand into new markets, ultimately leading to our acquisition by a major automotive e-commerce company.
Garry Y.
Co-Founder (acquired by Carro)
Partnering with Second Talent has been a game-changer for our tech expansion. Their ability to source top-tier talent from Vietnam helped us scale rapidly while maintaining quality. Their pre-vetted candidates integrated seamlessly, and their account management ensured smooth onboarding.
Tom F.
Co-founder (#1 US Real Estate Coach)
Second Talent played a key role in our tech expansion, quickly providing high-quality frontend talent that integrated seamlessly into our projects. Their pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding process, and excellent support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team that drives our success.
Marco A.
Co-founder & CTO
Second Talent built our team of pre-vetted engineers who made our hiring decisions straightforward. Once onboarded, our tech team saw a significant boost in productivity and development speed. Their excellent account management and responsive customer service also ensured smooth handling of all post-onboarding HR matters.
Jack N.
Director of IT (10,000+ employees)
Second Talent helped us rapidly scale by sourcing top-quality SDR talent from Indonesia. Their pre-screened candidates fit perfectly, and their smooth onboarding and support built a strong, cost-effective team that helped to test and experiment sales with another market.
Leo W.
Co-founder (raised US$5m)
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
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
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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