Permanent Tech Hires, Sourced and Delivered
When you need a permanent addition to your engineering roster, SMarDevs delivers. We handle every step — from proactive sourcing and rigorous vetting to offer management and guarantee — so your team can focus on building product, not hiring pipelines.
What We Handle For You
A Complete Hiring Process, Start to Finish
Direct placement with SMarDevs means handing off every time-consuming step of the hiring process — from initial sourcing through accepted offer — while retaining full control over your final hiring decision. You interview. You decide. We handle everything else.
Why SMarDevs
The Recruiting Partner That Delivers Results
Proactive Talent Sourcing
We do not wait for applications. Our recruiting team actively headhunts passive candidates from our proprietary LATAM network, referral ecosystem, and community partnerships — reaching talent your job postings never will.
Multi-Stage Technical Vetting
Every candidate completes a live coding assessment, technical interview with senior engineers, system design review, English proficiency evaluation, and behavioral interview before being presented to you.
Significant Compensation Advantage
LATAM professionals expect salaries substantially below US market rates while delivering equivalent technical output. This structural advantage improves your hiring economics and extends your talent budget further.
Faster Time to Hire
Our specialized focus on LATAM engineering talent and our deep pre-built candidate pipelines allow us to complete most direct placement searches in two to three weeks — compared to two to three months for traditional agency searches.
Hiring Guarantee
Every direct placement comes with a guarantee period. If a hire does not work out within the agreed timeframe, we re-initiate the search at no additional placement fee. We stand behind every match we make.
End-to-End Offer Management
We manage offer preparation, compensation benchmarking, negotiation support, and candidate communication — ensuring a smooth close without putting strain on your internal HR resources.
Our Process
From Role Brief to Accepted Offer
Role Definition
We work with your hiring manager to craft a precise role profile — technical requirements, seniority expectations, cultural attributes, compensation range, and growth trajectory — to maximize search accuracy from day one.
Active Sourcing
Our team activates targeted searches across our LATAM network, reaching passive candidates who are not actively job hunting but are open to the right opportunity.
Full Technical Vetting
Shortlisted candidates complete our comprehensive evaluation pipeline. Only those who meet your technical bar, communication standards, and cultural expectations advance to your team.
Curated Shortlist
We present two to four thoroughly evaluated candidates with detailed assessment reports, salary expectations, availability timelines, and our placement recommendation.
Final Interviews
You conduct final-round interviews with your shortlisted candidates. We coordinate logistics, provide structured evaluation rubrics, and facilitate debrief sessions to support your decision.
Offer & Close
We prepare competitive offer packages, handle negotiation, and manage candidate communication through acceptance — ensuring a professional close that sets the tone for a strong employment relationship.
FAQ
Common Questions About Direct Placement
What types of roles do you fill through direct placement?
How is direct placement priced?
How long does a typical direct placement search take?
What does your hiring guarantee cover?
Can you handle high-volume or multiple simultaneous searches?
Do you support remote, hybrid, or on-site roles?
Ready to Make Your Next Great Hire?
Share your role requirements and we will activate a targeted search. Most searches deliver a qualified shortlist within two weeks.