DHD Tech provides senior software engineers from Brazil who integrate directly into your existing team. Unlike traditional outsourcing firms that assign junior developers and rotate staff, we handpick experienced engineers who stay with your project long-term. Our engineers work in your timezone (ET/CT/PT overlap), attend your standups, and use your tools. The result: a seamless extension of your team at nearshore rates.
Engineering Roles We Staff
We staff senior and lead-level engineers across the full technology spectrum. Every engineer has a minimum of 5 years of professional experience and fluent English.
- Full-Stack Engineers — React, Next.js, Vue, Angular frontends with Python, Node.js, Java, or Go backends
- Backend Engineers — API design, microservices, system architecture, and database optimization
- Frontend Engineers — Modern React/TypeScript, responsive design, accessibility, and performance
- Mobile Engineers — iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin), and cross-platform (React Native, Flutter)
- DevOps / SRE Engineers — AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines
- Data Engineers — ETL pipelines, data warehousing, Spark, Airflow, dbt
- AI/ML Engineers — Production ML systems, LLM integration, model training and deployment
How Staff Augmentation Works
We keep the process simple and fast. Most engagements go from first call to engineer onboarding in under two weeks.
- Discovery Call — We understand your tech stack, team culture, and the specific skills you need
- Candidate Matching — We present 2-3 pre-vetted senior engineers within 5 business days
- Technical Interview — You interview and select the engineer that fits best
- Onboarding — Engineer starts within 1 week of selection, with full access to your tools
- Ongoing Support — Monthly check-ins, performance reviews, and the ability to scale up or down
Why Brazil for Staff Augmentation
Brazil offers a unique combination of timezone alignment, technical depth, and cost efficiency that makes it the ideal nearshore partner for US companies.
- Timezone overlap — Brazilian engineers work during US business hours (ET -1 to -3 hours)
- 750,000+ developers — The largest tech talent pool in Latin America
- 40-60% cost savings — Senior engineer rates significantly below US equivalents
- Strong English proficiency — Brazil ranks among the top LATAM countries for English skills
- Cultural compatibility — Brazilian work culture aligns well with US agile teams
- No IP risk — Brazil has strong intellectual property protections under international treaties
Technologies We Use
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically present pre-vetted candidates within 5 business days of our discovery call. From selection to onboarding is usually 1 week. Total time from first contact to a productive engineer: about 2 weeks.
We offer a 2-week trial period for every engagement. If the fit isn't right, we'll replace the engineer at no additional cost. We've found that our matching process results in 95%+ satisfaction, but we want you to feel zero risk.
Our rates vary by role and seniority level. Senior engineers typically range from $45-85/hour — significantly below US market rates for equivalent experience. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your specific requirements.
Yes. Every engineer we place works full-time and exclusively for your team. We don't split engineers across multiple clients. They attend your standups, use your tools, and are fully dedicated to your project.
All engineers sign NDAs and IP assignment agreements before starting. Your code, data, and business information are fully protected. We can also work within your specific security and compliance requirements.