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Average Job Engagement
13+ Months
97% conversion rate from trial to placement
Assess both the candidate’s hard and soft skills within a month to see if they align with your criteria.
Charges apply only if the talent successfully passes the trial period evaluation.
If the current candidate does not meet expectations, we will promptly find a replacement.
Hire senior experts who match US-level engineers in expertise and work ethic, integrate easily into your team, and deliver high-quality code from day one.
Get to work with your new hire on a risk-free trial. Pay only if you're completely satisfied with the results. We handle all payments, NDA's, and the complexities of remote contracting.
Skip the hassle of sifting through resumes and meet 3 handpicked candidates who are the perfect fit technically and culturally, so you can focus on building great products.
Benefit from personalized support throughout the onboarding process, talent integration, and ongoing performance monitoring with a dedicated account executive and expert talent matcher.
Deploy AI-Powered Customer Solutions
Our Forward Deployed Engineers implement production-ready AI systems using GPT-4, Claude, and custom LLMs directly at client sites. Build intelligent chatbots, recommendation engines, and automated workflows that reduce operational costs by 35% while improving user engagement. Leverage our 12,000+ monthly technical assessments to find engineers experienced in RAG pipelines, vector databases, and real-time AI integration for 2025's AI-first business landscape.
Scale Infrastructure for Hypergrowth
Access top 5% talent who architect and deploy cloud-native infrastructure that handles 10x traffic spikes. Our Forward Deployed Engineers implement Kubernetes orchestration, serverless architectures, and multi-region deployments on AWS, GCP, or Azure. With global compliance in 160+ countries and full engineering pods available, we deliver scalable systems that support your expansion from startup to enterprise in months, not years.
Accelerate Zero-Trust Security Implementation
Deploy security-first engineers who embed with your team to implement zero-trust architectures, SOC 2 compliance, and advanced threat detection. Our vetted candidates bring expertise in identity management, encryption protocols, and security automation tools like Terraform and Vault. Trusted by 250+ startups, we match you with engineers who reduce security incidents by 60% while maintaining development velocity in 2025's threat landscape.
Automate Complex Business Processes
Our Forward Deployed Engineers build intelligent automation systems using Python, RPA tools, and modern workflow orchestration platforms. Transform manual operations into automated pipelines that process thousands of transactions daily, reducing processing time by 75%. With human-matched, AI-backed placement, find engineers who understand both technical implementation and business process optimization within 48 hours.
Build Real-Time Data Analytics Platforms
Access engineers who design and deploy streaming data architectures using Apache Kafka, Flink, and modern data warehouses like Snowflake or Databricks. Our top 5% talent creates real-time dashboards, predictive analytics, and ML-powered insights that drive data-informed decisions. With 20,000+ verified candidates, we match you with engineers who turn raw data into competitive advantage, delivering actionable insights in milliseconds.
Launch Mobile-First Product Experiences
Deploy cross-platform engineers who build native iOS, Android, and React Native applications with seamless backend integration. Our Forward Deployed Engineers optimize for performance, offline functionality, and user engagement metrics that matter in 2025's mobile-dominated market. With 97% client satisfaction, we provide engineers who ship production-ready apps that achieve 4.5+ star ratings and drive user retention.
Integrate Third-Party APIs at Scale
Our engineers specialize in building robust API integration layers that connect your systems with payment processors, CRMs, analytics platforms, and industry-specific tools. Handle millions of API calls daily with proper rate limiting, error handling, and monitoring. No upfront fees—access top 5% talent who implement GraphQL federations, REST APIs, and webhook architectures that power seamless multi-platform experiences.
Modernize Legacy Financial Systems
Forward Deployed Engineers with fintech expertise migrate legacy banking and payment systems to modern cloud architectures while maintaining regulatory compliance. Our globally compliant talent pool includes engineers experienced with PCI DSS, SOX, and regional financial regulations across 160+ countries. Transform monolithic systems into microservices that process transactions 10x faster while meeting 2025's stringent compliance requirements.
Prototype Emerging Technology Solutions
Access innovation-focused engineers who rapidly prototype solutions using blockchain, IoT, edge computing, and quantum-ready algorithms. Our full engineering pods available model lets you spin up complete R&D teams that move from concept to proof-of-concept in weeks. With 12,000+ technical assessments monthly, we identify engineers who combine cutting-edge technical skills with practical implementation experience to future-proof your product roadmap.
Scale your team month-to-month with vetted freelancers, perfect for changing needs.
One-time fee for a fully-vetted, permanent, and globally compliant team member.
Kick off your next big project with a complete engineering team & end-to-end support.
97% client satisfaction
Our human-matched, AI-backed process ensures you get Forward Deployed Engineers who integrate seamlessly with your team and deliver measurable results from day one.
5+ technical assessments
Every Forward Deployed Engineer in our network of 20,000+ verified candidates undergoes rigorous technical evaluations covering system architecture, client communication, and real-time problem-solving skills.
Engineer in 48 hours
Our 5-step vetting process filters for the elite Forward Deployed Engineers who combine deep technical expertise with exceptional client-facing skills, ready to deploy to your most challenging environments.
1 minute
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Sign up & tell us about your project and the skills you’re looking for.
48 hours
Screen candidates
We send you 3 hand-picked interview-ready JavaScript developers for your role.
2-3 days
Interview devs
Sign up & tell us about your project and the skills you’re looking for.
Final step
Hire devs
Once contracts are signed, you and your dedicated developer can start working together, under our management.
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