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Hire Developers in Taiwan

Hire senior software engineers in Taiwan for $3,000–$6,500/mo. Hardware and AI engineering capital of Asia, deep semiconductor and embedded talent.

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2,650+ Developers Available to Hire in August 2026

Ethan Chan, AI/ML Technical Recruiter Hong Kong
Vetted
Technical Screening Lever LinkedIn Recruiter hireEZ +2

Ethan is a technical recruiter for AI, ML, and quant roles. He has hired for funds and fintech firms in Hong Kong, owning the full cycle from calibration to close.

Native English Full-time Ready

Ethan Chan

AI/ML Technical Recruiter · 9+ Years

Hong Kong

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Reza Putra, Senior Product Engineer Jakarta, Indonesia
Vetted
React Node.js TypeScript PostgreSQL +2

Reza is a product engineer focused on velocity. He has shipped feature flags, experiments, and dashboards for marketplace and fintech products, often going from spec to prod in a single week.

Advanced English Full-time Ready

Reza Putra

Senior Product Engineer · 6+ Years

Jakarta, Indonesia

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Mei Lin Tan, Senior ZK Developer Hong Kong
Vetted
Circom SnarkJS Solidity Noir +2

Mei Lin is a ZK developer focused on circuit design and proof system integration. She has shipped zero-knowledge proof systems for KYC, on-chain identity, and private voting use cases.

Native English Full-time Ready

Mei Lin Tan

Senior ZK Developer · 5+ Years

Hong Kong

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Somchai Prasert, Senior Full-Stack Developer Bangkok, Thailand
Vetted
React Next.js Node.js TypeScript +2

Somchai is a full-stack developer with deep React and Node.js expertise. He has built consumer platforms and B2B tools for e-commerce and logistics companies across Thailand and APAC.

Advanced English Full-time Ready

Somchai Prasert

Senior Full-Stack Developer · 7+ Years

Bangkok, Thailand

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Sarah Chen, Senior Backend Developer Singapore
Vetted
Java Spring Boot Microservices PostgreSQL +2

Sarah is a backend developer with strong expertise in Java and event-driven architectures. She has built payment and trading systems handling millions of transactions for fintech and banking clients.

Native English Full-time Ready

Sarah Chen

Senior Backend Developer · 7+ Years

Singapore

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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.

This success has strengthened our role in decentralized education and fueled our market expansion, highlighting our leadership in Web3 innovation.

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.

This success allowed us to expand into new markets, ultimately leading to our acquisition by a major automotive e-commerce company.

Garry Y.

Garry Y.

Co-Founder (acquired by Carro)

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.

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Tom F.

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.

Their pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding process, and excellent support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team that drives our success.

Marco A.

Marco A.

Co-founder & CTO

Finno

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.

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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.

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.

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 Taiwan from the US, EU, and Australia

We work with engineering teams in the United States, Europe, the UK, and Australia who hire Developers in Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan 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.

Singapore Malaysia Vietnam Hong Kong Philippines Thailand Indonesia China India

Guide to Hiring Developers in Taiwan

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

Working Hours

40 hours/week (8 hrs/day). 2 rest days per week.

Overtime Pay

134% first 2 hrs, 167% next 2 hrs. Rest day: 134-267%.

Probation Period

No statutory probation. Commonly 3 months by contract.

Leave Entitlements in Taiwan

Leave Type
Entitlement
Annual Leave
3 days (6 mo-1 yr), 7 days (1-2 yrs), up to 30 days (10+ yrs).
Sick Leave
30 days/year at 50% pay. Hospitalization: up to 1 year at 50% pay.
Maternity Leave
8 weeks paid. 6+ months service for full pay (50% if under 6 months).
Paternity Leave
7 days paid within 15 days of delivery.
Public Holidays
12 national holidays. Includes Chinese New Year (3 days).

Notice Period

10 days (3 mo-1 yr), 20 days (1-3 yrs), 30 days (3+ yrs).

Severance Pay

0.5 months per year of service (new Labor Pension Act). No cap.

Payroll & Tax in Taiwan

Component
Details
Employer Contributions
Labor insurance ~11% + NHI 5.17% + pension 6% = ~22%.
Employee Contributions
Labor insurance ~2.5% + NHI 1.58% = ~4%.
Income Tax
Progressive 5%-40%. Standard deduction: TWD 124,000.
Minimum Wage
TWD 27,470/mo (~$860) or TWD 183/hr (~$5.70).
13th Month / Bonus
Not mandatory. Year-end bonus of 1-4 months standard in tech.
Senior Developer Salary
$3,000-$6,500/mo

Second Talent handles all of this for you

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I hire a Taiwanese developer?
Matched profiles within 24–48 hours, hire within a week.
How much does it cost?
Senior engineers in Taiwan range from $3,000–$6,500/month. Mid-level: $2,400–$4,000.
Do I need a Taiwanese entity?
No. Our Employer of Record service handles all Taiwanese labor compliance.
What roles excel in Taiwan?
Hardware and embedded systems (TSMC ecosystem), AI/ML (rich academic pipeline from NTU and NCTU), backend systems, and a strong gaming and creative software pool.
What time zone do Taiwanese engineers work in?
Taiwan Time is UTC+8 — same as Singapore, Hong Kong, China. 12-hour gap with US East Coast.
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