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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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companies building with us

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talent retention rate

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Pre-vetted Developers in Taiwan

2,650+ Developers Available to Hire

Why Second Talent?

Built for AI-era teams. Engineers who build, not just candidates who apply.

01

AI-native engineers

Engineers who ship with Claude Code, Cursor and modern AI toolchains. They build LLM features and deploy AI tools into production.

02

Strict vetting

Every engineer goes through coding tests, peer interviews, and role checks. We test for AI tools and the stack you use.

03

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.

04

Onboard in days

We source, match, and deploy engineers from Vietnam, Philippines and beyond, so you start building immediately.

Built for global teams

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.

Hiring Developers shouldn't take months.

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How Second Talent Works

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.

What our clients say

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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