Capacity as a Service (CaaS)
Add engineering capacity in 3 days. Scale it down when you don't.
Capacity as a Service gives you on-demand access to vetted engineers without the cost or risk of full-time hiring. Same tools, same standups, same standards. You direct the work.
200+
Engineers placed
3 days*
To first shortlist
5%
Of applicants pass vetting
97%
Client satisfaction
* For common roles like full-stack. Other roles typically take 7 to 10 days.
What it is
Capacity as a Service, explained without the jargon
Capacity as a Service (CaaS) is a flexible model where you get on-demand access to skilled professionals without hiring full-time employees. You bring in capacity when you need it, then scale it back when you don't. A third-party partner (us) handles sourcing, vetting, contracts, payroll, and ongoing accountability, so you get output without rebuilding your org.
The acronym shows up in a few forms: Capacity as a Service, Consultant as a Service, and Capability as a Service. They all point at the same idea: rent the skills and the throughput you need, on flexible terms. The version we run is engineering capacity. This model is sometimes called staff augmentation. We prefer team extension because you keep control of the work and the engineers work as part of your team.
If you need a full team that runs itself, look at dedicated squads. If you need a fixed scope delivered for a fixed price, look at project-based development.
Why teams choose Capacity as a Service
Demand that moves
Roadmaps spike and dip. CaaS lets you match engineering capacity to real demand instead of carrying fixed headcount through the slow months.Speed
First shortlist in 3 days, contributing within a week. Hiring full-time engineers usually takes 60 to 90 days.Specific skills, on tap
Need a backend specialist for one quarter or a mobile engineer for a launch? Add the exact capability without a permanent hire.Quality that's already filtered
The 1-in-20 candidates who reach you have been vetted on more than tech: communication, ownership, and fit with US teams.Lower fully-loaded cost
LATAM rates plus same-timezone collaboration. No agency middlemen, no recruiting cycle, no idle bench on your payroll.
Where it doesn't fit
You have no engineering leadership
CaaS adds capacity to a team that knows how to build. If you don't have a tech lead to direct the work, look at dedicated squads with a tech lead included.You need fixed-price delivery
Capacity as a Service is time-and-materials. If you want a fixed scope and a fixed price, project-based development fits better.You're hiring your own permanent staff
If your goal is to fill your own internal headcount, that's closer to recruitment process outsourcing. CaaS gives you working capacity, not a hire on your books.
Why teams choose us
What you get with Capacity as a Service
Everything that comes with the engineer: vetting, employment, accountability, and the ability to flex capacity up or down without rebuilding your hiring process.
Capacity in days, not quarters
We keep a vetted bench ready to start. Most clients get 3 to 5 matched profiles within 3 days, so you add capacity at the speed the work actually demands.
Scale up, scale down
Turn capacity up for a release, dial it back when the workload eases. Month-to-month terms after a 2-week trial. No permanent headcount risk.
Vetted across five dimensions
Technical depth, English communication, AI tool fluency, ownership mindset, and cultural alignment to US teams. Capacity you can trust, not warm bodies.
You keep control
No project manager in the middle. Engineers join your Slack, attend your standups, push to your repo, and report to your tech lead. You direct the work.
Real-time overlap with US hours
LATAM engineers overlap 4 to 8 hours with US business hours. Live code reviews and real standups, not an async handoff to the other side of the world.
Employment and compliance handled
We employ engineers locally in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and beyond. Contracts, payroll, taxes, and labor law are on us. You get one monthly invoice.
The process
From brief to working capacity, in under two weeks
Five steps. No procurement marathons. Most engagements move from initial call to active engineer in under 14 days.
Step 1
Tell us the capacity you need
Share the role, stack, seniority, and the work the engineer will own. A 30-minute call is usually enough. We confirm what's in scope, what good looks like, and how fast you need it.
- 30-minute brief, no NDA needed
- We confirm role, stack, and budget range
- Account contact assigned same day
Step 2
Get a shortlist in 3 days
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted profiles within 3 days. Each one includes the work they've done, the tools they use day to day, an English communication assessment, and a video introduction.
- 3 to 5 fully prepared profiles
- Video intros and English assessment included
- No bench-warming engineers
Step 3
Interview your favorites
You interview the engineers you like. We don't gate-keep. Take-homes, paired sessions, system design rounds: standard. The engineer is briefed on your company, stack, and team norms before the call.
- Run any interview format you want
- Engineer briefed on your company first
- We sit out unless you ask us in
Step 4
Onboard in week one
Once you say yes, the engineer signs on and gets access. We help with the onboarding playbook so they ship something useful in their first sprint. Your account contact runs a 30-day check-in.
- Access, accounts, sprint cadence handled
- Real contribution in week one
- 30-day fit check with your account contact
Step 5
Flex capacity as you go
Need more capacity later? We move faster because we already know your stack and culture. If something isn't working, we replace within 30 days at no cost. Most clients stay 12+ months.
- Add seats month-to-month
- 30-day replacement guarantee
- Convert to full-time after 12 months
FAQ
Capacity as a Service: common questions
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Keep reading
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The core model behind Capacity as a Service: pre-vetted engineers added to your team in 3 days. You manage them directly.
GuideRecruitment process outsourcing (RPO)
The companion term for outsourcing your hiring. What RPO is, when it fits, and how it differs from renting capacity.
ServiceIT staff augmentation services
The same capacity model under its most-searched name. Vetted LATAM engineers, dropped into your team in 3 days.
ComparisonStaff augmentation vs outsourcing
Two models, two very different outcomes. Here's how to tell which one fits the work you're trying to get done.
Ready to scale?
Get your first capacity shortlist in 3 days.
Tell us the role, stack, and seniority you need. We'll send you 3 to 5 vetted profiles within 3 days.