Hiring Software Developers: Guides by Role

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Hiring Software Developers

Overemployment in Remote Teams: How to Prevent It

In the era of remote work, companies face a growing challenge: double jobbing. This occurs when a developer secretly holds two full-time positions at once. While remote work has unlocked flexibility and access to global talent, it has also created blind spots. Without in-person oversight, employees can appear to perform adequately while dividing their time…

Florencia Giorgi Sep 15, 2025 9 min read
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Best Countries to Hire Developers in LATAM

Latin America has rapidly emerged as a leading nearshore destination for software outsourcing. The region combines world-class technical talent and education with significantly lower costs than in the US or Europe. Choosing to hire software developers in Latin America allows businesses to tap into a thriving talent pool of skilled professionals, while also benefiting from…

Damian Wasserman Aug 29, 2025 15 min read
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Machine Data vs. Human Data for AI Training

The rapid rise of AI applications — from customer service chatbots to sophisticated generative design tools — has placed data quality at the heart of AI development. While high-quality training data is essential for building reliable, high-performing models, not all data is created equal. Broadly, AI training datasets fall into two main categories: Each type…

Michel Cohen Jul 2, 2025 8 min read
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Strategies for Technical Hires in the AI Era

Technical hiring has entered a new era. AI, remote work, and global competition have redefined what it takes to build high-performing engineering teams. To stay ahead, companies must rethink how they attract, evaluate, and support top tech talent. Here’s how to do it right. Key Takeaways The Evolving Technical Hiring Landscape Recruiting for technical roles…

Ana Chirinos Jun 12, 2025 9 min read
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How to Hire a DevOps Engineer: CTO Guide

In today’s cloud-driven, hyper-automated world, DevOps engineers are mission-critical. They integrate software development and IT operations to enable faster delivery, system resilience, and efficient workflows. But demand is outpacing supply. In fact, 76% of tech companies report a talent shortage, with DevOps among the hardest roles to fill. Emerging technologies—from LEO satellites to Industry 4.0…

Ana Chirinos May 28, 2025 7 min read
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How to Hire a Data Engineer: A Practical Guide

If you’re a CTO, senior hiring manager, or tech leader at a U.S.-based company, chances are you’ve struggled to hire data engineers. You’re not alone. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 35% growth in data-related roles between 2022 and 2032. But here’s the challenge: supply is lagging behind demand, and salaries continue to…

Ana Chirinos Apr 30, 2025 7 min read
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