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How to hire a remote CTO or VP of Engineering from Latin America
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Hiring remote executive tech talent (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering) from Latin America is possible but requires a different approach than standard developer hiring.
What's available:
•Strong technical leaders with hands-on engineering backgrounds
•Architects stepping into leadership roles
•Engineering managers ready for VP-level positions
•"Aspirational" CTOs with 10-15 years of senior IC experience
What's harder to find:
•CTOs with prior C-level experience at large companies
•Leaders who've managed 50+ person teams
•Executives with US board/investor experience
Hiring approaches:
1.Staff augmentation model
-Hire as contractor, evaluate over 6-12 months
-Convert to direct hire/equity holder if successful
-Lower risk than direct executive hire
2.Direct recruitment
-One-time placement fee (25-35% of salary)
-You employ directly from day one
-Higher commitment but faster equity alignment
Compensation expectations:
| Role | Monthly Rate (Staff Aug) | Direct Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Lead/Architect | $9,000-12,000 | $120-150k/yr |
| Engineering Manager | $10,000-14,000 | $130-170k/yr |
| VP/Head of Eng | $12,000-18,000 | $150-200k/yr |
Interview focus areas:
•Technical depth (they should still code)
•Leadership and communication style
•Remote team management experience
•Strategic thinking and roadmap planning
BEON.tech can source architect and leadership-level talent from LATAM, with contract-to-hire options for executive roles.
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