Software engineering staff augmentation, without the bait-and-switch
Add one senior specialist or a full embedded pod. You interview every engineer, direct the work and own the code. We handle sourcing, vetting, employment and continuity.
Two ways to add engineers
Staff Augmentation Model
Individual engineers
Embedded pod
Best for
Filling a specific skill gap on an existing team
A defined initiative: an observability rollout, an OpenTelemetry migration, an AI feature
Team shape
1-3 engineers joining your squads
A small cross-functional unit, e.g. tech lead + 2-4 engineers
Who directs the work
Your engineering leads
Your leads set priorities; the pod lead coordinates day to day
Where they work
Your standups, tools, repos and channels
Your standups, tools, repos and channels
Staff Augmentation vs. Outsourcing
With outsourcing, a vendor owns a defined result and manages its own team. With staff augmentation, you add capacity and expertise while keeping control of priorities, architecture and code. Choose staff augmentation when your product needs ongoing ownership and your team needs specialists it can’t hire fast enough.
Supplemental Staff Expectations
- You meet who you get. Every engineer is interviewed and approved by you before they start. No substitutions without your sign-off.
- Continuity is the point. We keep the same engineers on your team so context compounds instead of resetting. Our target retention minimum is 18 months.
- One clear rate. All-in hourly or monthly rate, no hidden management or equipment fees.
- Direct access. You talk to the engineers doing the work, not a gatekeeper.
- Your code, your IP. Everything built for you belongs to you.
- Time-zone overlap you can plan around. Nearshore, offshore, and follow-the-sun options.
Staff Augmentation FAQ
How quickly can engineers start?
Typically 5 business days to a shortlist and 10 days to start.
What if an engineer isn't the right fit?
We offer paid trials and will swap out engineers who don’t fit at your request.
Where are your engineers located?
Salt Lake City. Tbilisi. Cochabamba.
Can we hire an engineer full-time later?
If you really want to, we can make that happen. You will have conversion terms in your agreement.
Fill the gaps that are holding you back
Struggling to find the talent you need? Worried about ramp-up time? We’ll reply within one business day with a plan to move you forward.
- Detailed engineers assignment plan
- Direct access to systems experts
- Zero-obligation initial consult