Brazil
Brazil has the largest tech talent pool in Latin America: over 500,000 active software developers, a mature startup ecosystem, and strong CS programs at USP, Unicamp, and PUC. Most senior engineers work in English-first environments.
Why Brazil
Brazil has 500,000+ active software developers. That depth means you can find niche skills like Go, Rust, or specialized ML engineers, not just React and Node.
Most of Brazil runs UTC-3 (Brasília time), including São Paulo, Curitiba, Florianópolis, and Maringá. That gives US East Coast teams 5–6 hours of direct overlap. Some states like Amazonas run UTC-4, one hour behind. Either way, standups and async handoffs work cleanly with US teams.
USP, Unicamp, UFRJ, PUC-Rio, and UFMG consistently produce strong CS graduates. The university system emphasizes fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, systems design.
English proficiency in Brazil's tech sector is high. Senior engineers at scale-ups and fintechs typically work in English-first codebases, use English documentation, and communicate clearly in writing.
Nubank, iFood, QuintoAndar, and dozens of unicorns are based in Brazil. Engineers who come from this environment know how to build at scale, handle complexity, and ship without hand-holding.
Our headquarters is in Maringá, Paraná. We have direct recruiting networks across São Paulo, Curitiba, Florianópolis, and Maringá. That means faster sourcing and better candidate context.
Talent landscape
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Client satisfaction
Tech hubs
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45+ developers
Timezone
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Morning standup
9 AM EST
→ 11 AM local
WorksMidday sync
12 PM EST
→ 2 PM local
WorksAfternoon review
3 PM EST
→ 5 PM local
WorksEnd of day
5 PM EST
→ 7 PM local
After hoursHours shown reflect standard local working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). Companies and contractors can agree on different schedules.
Daily overlap
7 hours
9 AM – 4 PM EST
Best window
9 AM – 1 PM EST
For standups & reviews
For this TZ
Excellent
Real-time collaboration works
Developer salaries
Annual mid-range salaries in USD. Actual rates depend on seniority, domain expertise, and engagement model.
Full-Stack Developer
Backend Developer
Frontend Developer
Mobile Developer
DevOps Engineer
Data Engineer
Average savings
40–60%
vs equivalent roles in the US. The gap isn't a quality trade-off, it's cost of living. The same engineer who earns $150k in San Francisco does equivalent work for $60k–$90k in LATAM.
| Role | Junior | Mid | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Stack Developer | $28k–$40k | $45k–$65k | $70k–$95k |
| Backend Developer | $26k–$38k | $42k–$62k | $65k–$90k |
| Frontend Developer | $24k–$36k | $40k–$58k | $60k–$85k |
| Mobile Developer | $28k–$42k | $48k–$68k | $72k–$98k |
| DevOps Engineer | $30k–$44k | $50k–$72k | $78k–$105k |
| Data Engineer | $32k–$46k | $52k–$74k | $80k–$108k |
Communication
The top concern US companies have when hiring from Brazil. Here's the honest picture.
EF English Proficiency Index
Moderate
Score out of 100. Tech professionals score higher than national average.
Technical English is strong
Most Brazilian developers in the tech industry read and write English fluently. Codebases, documentation, and GitHub PRs are all in English.
Spoken English varies by seniority
Senior and mid-level devs typically speak English comfortably. Juniors may need more warm-up. EnzRossi only places developers who pass a spoken evaluation.
US-aligned work culture
Brazilian developers are used to async communication, direct feedback, and US product norms. They work well in distributed teams with clear ownership.
Improving every year
Brazil's EF EPI score has climbed steadily over the past five years, driven by international companies, English-language boot camps, and startup culture.
Every developer in our network goes through a structured behavioral interview conducted entirely in English. We assess clarity of expression, ability to ask good questions, written communication in async channels, and comfort discussing technical decisions with non-native speakers. Developers who can only read English are not placed on US client teams.
Our 5-dimension vetting framework
FAQ
Tell us your stack and what you're building. We'll have a shortlist from our Brazil network in 3 days.
