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This blog is for companies looking to scale their teams by hiring devs working remotely from Latin America (nearshore). We’ll explain everything you need about hiring, onboarding, and fostering career growth.
Deciding between going to university or taking the self-taught route to become a software engineer is a big deal. It’s like standing at a crossroads, figuring out which path will take you to your dream job faster, better, or making you more money. Both have their merits, but let’s take a closer look at the downsides of the university route and why more people are skipping the lecture halls and diving straight into coding bootcamps, online courses, or just hitting up YouTube and GitHub coding challenges.
Argentine F1 driver Franco Colapinto, recently rising to fame, had a shocking race in Brazil when he suddenly crashed into a wall. At first glance, it looks like just another car crash, which is fairly common during a race. But what if a software failure caused the accident?
Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is the way for startup founders to get their project off the ground. Here’s the typical roadblock: you only have $5,000 to $30,000 to make it happen.
If you’ve worked with Argentine software engineers, you’ve probably noticed one thing we all have in common — we drink mate. No, not a coding language, not a trendy app, but that mystical drink that we sip from a gourd with a metal straw (or bombilla, as we call it). You might be wondering, “What’s in that thing? And how do they stay so sharp and energized?”
Are you a freelance software developer in Latin America? You probably think you’ve achieved god-like status. Getting paid in US dollars. Being your own boss. Traveling wherever you want, whenever you want. People will promise that freelancing is always better than a 9-5 job. But that’s not necessarily true! Our team has experienced both, and there are clear advantages to working for a software company. Let’s take a moment to break it down because freelancing, especially in tech, might not be as shiny as it seems.
Elon Musk has shown interest in Argentina, and there’s another reason the country deserves his attention: its software developers. Elon, if you’re reading this, Argentina has experienced tech talent, strong overlap with U.S. working hours, and engineers already used to working with international companies.Here are a few reasons Argentina is worth considering when you’re looking for software talent.