Team Augmentation for Product Teams

A: First interviews within 5 days. Hire decision within 2–3 weeks if you move fast. We prioritize quality over speed, but we're fast because we actively recruit rather than just search a database. **Q: Do augmented engineers work in our timezone?** A: Preference noted, but not required. We find overlap that works. For US teams: we have engineers in US, EU, and LATAM. For EU teams: EU-based, some US. For APAC: APAC-based or overlapping hours. Async-first processes make small timezone differences workable. **Q: What's the ramp-up really like for complex products?** A: Depends on complexity. Simple SaaS: 2–3 weeks. Complex domains (FinTech, deep-tech): 4–6 weeks. We pair your new engineer with your tech lead for the first month to accelerate context absorption. By week 4, they're contributing to features. **Q: Can you backfill multiple engineers at once?** A: Yes. We've matched 4–5 engineers simultaneously. Larger teams take longer to vet, but it's doable. Batch hiring also helps with culture introduction (they onboard together, learn your process together). **Q: What if the engineer doesn't fit after 2 weeks?** A: We replace them. First month is a trial. If it's not working, we find someone better. No extra cost. This is why we invest in screening—we get it right the first time 90% of the time. **Q: Do augmented engineers sign NDAs and IP agreements?** A: Yes. They're fully bonded contractors or direct hires working for you. They sign NDA, IP assignment, and any compliance agreements your company requires. **Q: Can we extend engagements if they're working well?** A: Absolutely. If an engineer is crushing it and you want to keep them beyond the original engagement, we work it out. Could be a contract extension, conversion to full-time hire, or continued augmentation. **Q: What languages do your engineers speak?** A: English fluently for all. Many speak 2–3 languages (Romanian, Spanish, French, German common). If you need specific language fluency, let us know during profiling. **Q: How do you price if we need fractional engineers (part-time)?** A: We can do 50% or 70% commitments, but minimums apply. Part-time augmentation is less efficient (more context switching, harder to commit to sprints), so typical minimum is 3–4 months. We price proportionally. **Q: Do you handle contractor/employment logistics?** A: We can. We're structured to place engineers as your contractors (you pay them directly, they're your responsibility) or as our contractors (you pay us, we pay them). We also advise on employment law if you're considering hiring one as a full-time employee. Logistics vary by country. **Q: What if we need someone replaced mid-engagement?** A: Tell us. We source and vet a replacement. If it's a match issue (they're great, but wrong for your project), we find them another project and bring someone better fit. If it's a performance issue, we coach or replace. No penalty for you. ---