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We help staff the top 1% LatAm engineers, train teams on AI, and make sure your company shows up where people are searching.

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  • Top 1% LatAm engineering talent
  • 98% retention across placements
  • 30+ psychologist trained recruiters
  • 100k+ candidates interviewed every year
  • $97K saved per engineer
  • 11 Howdy Houses across LATAM
  • 50K+ recruitment hours saved
  • $100M+ saved through Howdy
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White-glove global hiring and talent support, all in one place.

You don’t have to struggle with unreliable outsourcing agencies or do-it-yourself platforms like Deel. You deserve more than just another EOR or compliance platform. That's why the best CTOs partner with Howdy to build world-class teams.

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From Deel to Real, scaling teams with Howdy.

See why we're the best solution for leaders across your organization.

  • Why CEOs Love Howdy

    Scale faster with vetted talent. We handle hiring so you can focus on growth.

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  • Why CTOs Love Howdy

    Production-ready engineers from day one. Technical excellence without the hiring friction.

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  • Why Engineers Love Howdy

    Build high-performing teams faster. Access top talent without the recruitment overhead or turnover risk.

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We’re Built Different

The Howdy Model

We’ve reinvented how US companies build global teams.

Howdy engineer typing on a laptop next to Howdy-branded notebooksCandidate profile: Laura Martinez, Software engineerReady for Client Interview: Highly recommended candidate
Engineers playing ping-pong and working together at a Howdy HouseOur Community: 1,200+ engineers connected across Latin AmericaHOWDY HOUSESAustinSantiagoCórdobaMedellínMontevideoFlorianópolisBogotáGuadalajaraLimaBuenos AiresCDMX
Two Howdy professionals reviewing work together on a laptopMentor: Laura Martinez, Engineering Coach, 12+ years experience, Senior Partner1:1 Coaching Session: next session tomorrow at 6:00 PM
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Great teams keep great talent

The Top 1% with 98% Retention

To recruit the best, we interview over 100,000 real people each year. To be considered, a candidate must pass vigorous technical, cultural, and language screenings.

In order to retain the best, our community supports the professional and personal development of your hires. Happy hours, continuing education, and networking at Howdy Houses. We focus on the hard part of HR, so you can focus on building your product.

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An ecosystem built for teams

Global Infrastructure

We offer dedicated spaces — called Howdy Houses — across the continent, designed to be your company’s international home base. It’s everything you need to extend your team’s culture globally.

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Benefits

100% real benefits, always covered in every country we operate.

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Frontend DeveloperValentina FerreiraMontevideo, UY
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Developer Frontend Services$3,500.00
Healthcare Reimbursement$120.00
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$100M+ Saved by companies that hire through Howdy

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RigUpEnergy TechTexas・US

10+ Howdy players work at RigUp

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Engineers

50K+ Hours saved in recruitment time

LatAm Talent recruited

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Mariana Granados
Mariana GranadosAI Researcher
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Howdy top 1% LatAm engineers working for US ambitious companies

Coaches who keep your team performing

Dedicated coaches with 10+ years of engineering management experience. Ongoing support for career guidance, skill development, and team alignment.

Connecting the right talent to the right teams

Who Howdy Helps

  • CEOs & Founders

    Howdy was built by founders who need speed at scale and CEOs who know that every dollar spent matters.

  • CTOs & Engineering Team Leads

    Our best-in-class vetting, layered security infrastructure, and built-in engineering mentorship means your team ships product and churns less.

  • Human Resource Leaders

    Howdy provides community and cultural support as a service. Compliance, benefits, and a global team fully integrated into your systems.

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Medellín
Colombia30+ Howdy players
Buenos Aires
Argentina45+ Howdy players
Córdoba
Argentina10+ Howdy players
Santiago
Chile20+ Howdy players
Lima
Perú35+ Howdy players
Montevideo
Uruguay40+ Howdy players
Austin
United States15+ Howdy players
Mexico City
Mexico25+ Howdy players
Guadalajara
Mexico15+ Howdy players
Bogotá
Colombia20+ Howdy players
Florianópolis
Brazil15+ Howdy players
São Paulo
Brazil25+ Howdy players

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Our hubs are the heart of our community in every city. They are a place where we can come together to learn, grow, and build our future together.

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Customers Case Studies

EarnestHow Earnest Built an Extension of Its Team in Latin AmericaDiscover how Earnest built a Latin American extension of its team while boosting retention, productivity, and employee happiness.
RigUpHow RigUp Built a High-Retention, High-Impact Engineering Team with HowdyBy partnering with Howdy, RigUp quickly sourced top engineering talent, improving team collaboration and reducing churn—17 engineers strong and still going after 4 years.
FuzehealthHow Fuze Health Rapidly Scaled Its Engineering Team with HowdyFacing rapid growth and increasing demand, Fuze Health partnered with Howdy to efficiently scale their engineering team, enabling them to accelerate product development while maintaining quality and culture.
OJOHow OJO Embraced Remote Talent and Found a True Team with HowdyInitially skeptical about remote devs, OJO partnered with Howdy and quickly discovered a committed team that integrated seamlessly — earning trust, delivering results, and boosting morale.
FureyHow Furey Scaled Their Team Without Compromising Culture, Thanks to HowdyFurey partnered with Howdy to expand their accounting team in LatAm, gaining proactive, growth-minded hires who boost efficiency and fully align with company values.
Niche BMSHow Niche BMS Built a Mission-Critical Energy API with Nearshore DevsTo solve timezone issues and scale fast, Niche BMS turned to Howdy — hiring 8 skilled LatAm engineers who helped build a complex API from scratch and delivered with ownership and care.
Prism.fmHow Prism.fm Built a Fully Integrated Engineering Team — No Headhunting RequiredPrism partnered with Howdy to skip the hiring hassle and onboard engineers who felt like true teammates—owning projects, collaborating deeply, and thriving within company culture.
NanoHow Nano Scaled a White Glove Subscription Experience with HowdyNano turned to Howdy to build a friendly, fluent customer support team — quickly boosting retention and delivering the high-touch service their American-made brand promises.
OwnLocalHow OwnLocal Rebuilt Its Engineering Culture with HowdyFacing burnout and a major cloud migration, OwnLocal turned to Howdy to build a driven LatAm team—boosting output, fixing culture, and completing complex projects with ease.
Swyft FilingsHow Swyft Filings Replaced Subpar Contractors with a Rockstar Engineering Team from HowdyTired of low-quality code from traditional contractors, Swyft Filings partnered with Howdy to build a reliable, high-performing dev team—improving architecture and accelerating delivery.
SimspaceHow SimSpace Built a Connected, Long-Term Engineering TeamTo avoid the pitfalls of global outsourcing, SimSpace partnered with Howdy — hiring top LatAm engineers who integrated seamlessly, stayed long-term, and became team standouts.
NCS WashHow NCS Kept Pace with Digital Demands by Growing Its Dev Team with HowdyTo meet rising tech needs, NCS partnered with Howdy to hire top LatAm talent—gaining skilled, culture-fit developers backed by a support system that ensures long-term success.
ArmbrustHow Armbrust American Met Skyrocketing Demand with Design, Support, and Finance Talent from HowdyAs mask orders surged, Armbrust turned to Howdy to quickly hire top LatAm talent across design, customer service, and accounting — boosting brand impact, response times, and financial operations.
MetalsmartHow Metalsmart Launched Faster and Smarter with Howdy’s Expert Engineering TeamTo build its platform from scratch, Metalsmart partnered with Howdy —gaining a high-ownership dev team that worked like true partners, delivered early, and exceeded expectations.
LoudcrowdHow LoudCrowd Found a Fast-Moving Engineering Star with HowdyLoudCrowd teamed up with Howdy to hire a senior LATAM engineer who hit the ground running — pushing code to production on day two and continuing to deliver at lightning speed.
JupiterOneHow JupiterOne Scaled Its Engineering Team with Top-Tier Talent from HowdyGrowing fast, JupiterOne partnered with Howdy to onboard six adaptable, high-performing engineers — boosting delivery speed, maintaining quality, and integrating seamlessly into their team.
ALANHow ALAN tackled technical debt with Howdy’s engineersTo modernize its codebase and boost scalability, ALAN Deep Learning partnered with Howdy—bringing on senior devs who refactored legacy systems, showed true ownership, and delivered around the clock.

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