About SMarDevs
Built to Bridge Talent and Ambition
We exist to connect exceptional Latin American professionals with companies that refuse to settle for anything less than world-class engineering.
Our Story
From Honduras to the World
SMarDevs was founded in Honduras with a clear mission — to connect the exceptional technical talent of Latin America with companies seeking to build world-class teams. With over a decade of experience in tech recruiting, our founding team knows exactly what it takes to match the right talent with the right opportunity.
The idea emerged from a simple observation: brilliant engineers across LATAM were being overlooked by companies that defaulted to costly domestic hiring or impersonal offshore outsourcing. We believed there was a better model — one grounded in deep local relationships, rigorous quality standards, and genuine partnership with both the talent we represent and the companies we serve.
Today, SMarDevs operates from Honduras serving companies across North America, with a growing network of carefully vetted technology professionals throughout Latin America. We place engineers, designers, QA specialists, and technical leaders into teams that demand excellence — and we stand behind every placement with hands-on support.
10+
Years of Experience
6+
LATAM Countries
97%
Retention Rate
2K+
Professionals Vetted Annually
Our Mission
To democratize access to elite technical talent by building bridges between LATAM professionals and global opportunities.
Our Vision
To become the most trusted nearshore talent partner for technology companies worldwide.
Our Values
Principles That Guide Every Decision
These are not aspirational statements posted on a wall. They are the operating principles that shape how we evaluate talent, serve clients, and build our company.
Excellence
We hold ourselves and every professional in our network to the highest standards. Mediocrity is not in our vocabulary — we deliver talent that performs at the top percentile, every time.
Transparency
Clear communication, honest pricing, and realistic timelines. We believe trust is built through visibility, so we keep you informed at every step of the process.
Partnership
We do not see ourselves as a vendor — we operate as an extension of your team. Your goals become our goals, and your success is the only metric that matters.
Innovation
The talent landscape evolves constantly. We invest in better sourcing technology, smarter evaluation frameworks, and data-driven matching to stay ahead of the curve.
Integrity
Every recommendation we make is honest. If a candidate is not the right fit or a service model does not align with your needs, we will tell you — even if it means losing the deal.
Impact
We measure success by the tangible outcomes our placements create: products shipped, revenue generated, teams strengthened. Placement is the beginning, not the end.
Our Approach
Consultative, Not Transactional
Most staffing firms operate like resume factories — collecting requirements, blasting job boards, and hoping for a match. We take a fundamentally different approach. Every engagement begins with a deep understanding of your technology stack, team culture, delivery cadence, and long-term product roadmap.
This consultative foundation allows us to present candidates who do not just meet the technical requirements on paper but integrate naturally into your workflows, communicate effectively with your team, and contribute meaningfully from their first week.
The result is a partnership model that reduces churn, accelerates ramp-up, and delivers compounding value over time. It is why our clients stay — and why they refer us to their peers.
Consultative, Not Transactional
We invest time understanding your architecture, team culture, and growth trajectory before presenting a single candidate. This depth of discovery is why our first-match acceptance rate exceeds 90%.
Deep LATAM-Native Network
Founded in Honduras and embedded across Latin America, we have access to talent pipelines that offshore brokers and US-based agencies simply cannot reach. Our relationships are local, long-standing, and trust-based.
End-to-End Talent Operations
From sourcing and vetting to payroll, compliance, and ongoing performance management — we handle the entire talent lifecycle so you can focus entirely on building product.
Engineered for Retention
Our 97% retention rate is not accidental. We match on technical depth, communication style, cultural alignment, and career aspirations to ensure placements that last years, not months.
Transparent Partnership Model
No hidden markups, no surprise fees, no bait-and-switch. Our pricing is straightforward, our contracts are flexible, and our account managers are available whenever you need them.
Leadership
The People Behind Your Next Great Hire
Our leadership team combines deep expertise in technology recruiting, LATAM operations, and engineering management.
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Marvin Ortega
Co-Founder & CEO
Marvin co-founded SMarDevs with a clear mission: give ambitious companies access to world-class Latin American talent — and give LATAM professionals access to the opportunities they deserve. He leads the company's commercial strategy, client relationships, and growth initiatives, bringing a sharp focus on building partnerships that deliver measurable impact.
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Carlos Sorto
Co-Founder & COO
Carlos oversees SMarDevs' engineering and talent operations, ensuring every professional placed meets the technical bar and cultural standards clients expect. With deep roots in software engineering and a rigorous approach to candidate evaluation, he architects the vetting methodology and operational systems that power the company's delivery excellence.
Ready to Work with a Partner Who Gets It?
Discover how SMarDevs can help you build the engineering team your product deserves. Schedule a conversation with our team — no commitment, no pressure.