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How hiring through Plugg works

A short call, a vetted shortlist, your interviews, and then Plugg handles payroll, hardware and onboarding.

Short answer

Plugg sends a vetted shortlist in an average of 3 days and completes the average placement in 14 days. You interview the candidates and make the final call. Plugg then handles bilingual onboarding, payroll across a dozen Latin American countries, hardware shipping and customs, and ongoing support, with no bench candidates pushed on you.

Hiring across borders is harder than finding a good engineer. The 2027 hiring report names the operational gaps: reputation with local talent, sourcing for scarce roles, payroll, onboarding, equipment and ongoing support. Plugg's model is built around closing those gaps so you only spend time on the interviews.

What Plugg handles

Plugg's numbers

The report lists these as Plugg operating data: 91% retention, 94% client satisfaction and more than 500+ placements. They are Plugg's own figures, not audited by a third party.

From first call to first day in about two weeks

Tell us what you need

One short call to understand the role, your stack, your hiring bar and your timeline.

Get a vetted shortlist

Plugg sources and screens candidates, then sends you 3 profiles, typically within 3 days.

Interview and choose

You meet the candidates yourself and make the final call, just like any other hire.

We handle the rest

Onboarding, hardware, payroll, compliance and bilingual support. The average placement takes about 14 days from kickoff.

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Not our first placement

Nearshore AI Talent is run by Plugg Technologies, a nearshore recruiting firm that has placed engineers in Latin America for 11 years.

500+placements across Latin America
11years recruiting in LATAM
91%developer retention in 2026
3 daysaverage time to a vetted shortlist
Plugg has helped us fill multiple technical contractor roles, including a software lead from the medical device industry and a Senior DevOps engineer. In the case of the DevOps role, they introduced us to Juan within 4 days of the need and we’ve been working with him for over 6 months now. He’s as good as any SF based engineer at a fraction of the cost. Plugg also helps us manage his hours and the payroll logistics.
Eric YuCo-Founder & CTO, Cloud Cath

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire?

The average shortlist takes 3 days and the average placement 14 days. Your interview speed is the biggest variable. For comparison, the median technical hire in the US takes 75 days.

Do I manage the engineer?

Yes. Plugg uses a staff augmentation model. You direct the work and the engineer joins your team and your tools.

What does it cost to start?

There are no upfront fees and no minimum contract term beyond a two-week notice period. Request talent rates for your role to get a real number.

Tell us the role. We'll send a shortlist.

One call, then vetted candidates in about 3 days.

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