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IT Staffing Services for Startups & Enterprises
Pre-vetted senior engineering talent from Asia, ready in 24 hours. Pick the model that fits: Talent Subscription or Direct Hire. One MSA covers both.
Why companies choose our IT staffing services
Save up to 75% vs onshore
Senior engineers from $3,000 a month all-inclusive. Same quality bar as US or EU hires, at offshore rates.
Two models, one MSA
Talent Subscription for ongoing capacity, Direct Hire for permanent placements. Switch or combine without renegotiating contracts.
Pre-vetted senior talent
Top 1% of applicants. AI-native engineering, system design, and English fluency tested before you see profiles.
Fully compliant across Asian markets
Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and China. EOR included.
Two engagement models
Pick the model that fits how you hire
One MSA, two flexible engagement structures. Subscription for ongoing capacity, Direct Hire for permanent placements.
Talent Subscription
Pre-vetted engineers on a monthly subscription. You direct the work.
- Full-time engineers report to your manager
- Monthly fee covers salary, taxes, benefits, vetting
- HRIS, payroll, and compliance handled by us
- 30-day replacement guarantee, no minimum term
Best for
Team-building, capacity scaling, AI-native hiring.
Direct Hire
Permanent placement onto your payroll. No ongoing subscription.
- We source, vet, and present a shortlist of 3 candidates
- You hire onto your payroll directly
- One-time placement fee, no ongoing cost
- 60-day replacement guarantee on every placement
Best for
Permanent roles, leadership hires, FTE conversions.
Simple pricing
Starting prices for both models
Transparent pricing, no setup fees, no minimum commitment. See the full tier breakdown on our pricing page.
Talent Subscription
per engineer / month
Fully managed. Includes salary, taxes, benefits, HRIS, vetting, replacement guarantee.
Direct Hire
of first-year salary, one-time
25% standard, 20% for 3+ volume hires. 60-day replacement guarantee. No ongoing cost.
We help companies save $103,000+ per hire
24 Hours
to first matched profiles
4.9
average client rating on G2
200+
companies hired through us
98%
engagement retention rate
From request to deployed engineer in 24 hours
Define the engagement
Tell us the role, stack, seniority, duration, and engagement model. We classify the engagement and confirm pricing within the hour.
Receive vetted profiles in 24h
Six to eight candidate profiles with test scores, prior project highlights, and English assessment. All pre-vetted on system design, AI-native tooling, and senior IC standards.
Interview and select
Run your standard interview loop. We support live coding, take-home tests, and reference checks. Two-week trial is standard if you want it.
Onboard and ship
Contracting, EOR setup where needed, payroll, and benefits handled on our side. Engineer joins your standups using your tools and processes.
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
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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.
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)
Senior engineers, two models, one MSA. Matched in 24 hours.
$0 upfront, replacement guarantee, EOR included across Asian markets.
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