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Hiring top talent is hard. We make it easier. Interview developers in Costa Rica from our premium network of engineers and designers working in U.S. time zones. Use Tecla as your employer of record. You are in full control!

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We use our own proprietary vetting framework, and we personalize it to every company. We know Costa Rican talent, and we also know what our clients want: top-tier candidates. That's why we're fully focused on testing soft skills, English, culture fit, commitment, and tech skills.





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Why Hire Software Engineers in Costa Rica?
Start reaping the benefits of scaling your teams nearshore, instead of offshore, and tap into Costa Rica's talent pool, easily.
Small but mighty developer pool:
While this country has only 22,000+ software developers, they have top-ranked abilities in operating systems, data analytics and statistical programming, Costa Rican developers also have world-class English proficiency with the #1 scores on TOEIC and TOEFL tests in LATAM.
#1 exporter of IT services per capita
Costa Rican software outsourcing offers immense value to companies worldwide. This country is #1 both in IT service exports and #1 in value-added services in LATAM, showcasing its powerful IT ecosystem and excellent quality standards.
Highly innovative IT community
Overall, developers in Costa Rica are known for thinking outside the box and finding unique tech solutions. This is shown by this country’s top innovation metrics, ranking 56 out of 131 for global innovation and #3 for innovative outputs in LATAM.
Budget-friendly salaries
Engineering salaries are approximately 30-50% lower in LATAM compared to the U.S., which means companies can get huge cost savings by hiring Costa Rican development teams. For example, the average Node.js developer in Costa Rica earns $71,000-$96,000 compared to $165,000-$185,000 in the U.S.
An Overview of
Costa Rica
Capital
:
San Jose
Population
:
5 Million
Currency
:
Colón (₡ - CRC)
Software Developer Salary
Costa Rica
:
USD $72,000 (depending on the tech stack and seniority)
*Each member of our community has verifiable tech skills, English proficiency, and availability in your time-zone!
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What Our Clients
Say About Us
When we started our recruiting initiatives for LATAM developers, it was crucial for us to rely on a company that could provide deep local expertise to help us identify the best software developers in Latin America. The teams at Tecla really go the extra mile to understand our needs, which is what has made our partnership so successful!

Douglas Santos
Lead Tech Recruiter @ HomeLight
It was a pleasure working with Tecla. Their team quickly understood our hiring needs and found candidates that matched our technical requirements perfectly. Communication was seamless, and they were always quick to respond and deliver results. Tecla’s attention to quality made the entire experience smooth and efficient.

Mayya Bozhilova
Manager @ Three Space Lab
I’m very happy with Tecla. Their support has improved our QA process, reduced bug reports by half, and made our onboarding process twice as fast. The team is responsive, cost-effective, and delivers high-quality candidates on time. Tecla has truly become a trusted extension of our internal hiring team.

Meit Shah
Principal PM @ Stash
