# Remotely Works > Remotely is a transparent, cost-plus staff augmentation company that helps US growth-stage startups hire and retain senior nearshore software engineers from Latin America. Engineers keep 100% of their compensation; the startup pays a flat monthly management fee on top. The startup owns all IP. ## Key facts - Model: transparent cost-plus staff augmentation (you see exactly what the engineer is paid) - Management fee: $1,000/month per engineer earning under $5,000/month; $2,000/month per engineer earning $5,000/month or more - Talent: senior LATAM software engineers, 7,000+ vetted from 25M+ analyzed - Roles: full-stack, frontend, backend, data, mobile, DevOps, QA (React, Python, Node, Ruby, and more) - Speed: best-fit candidate profiles in 48 hours or less - Compensation range: senior engineers from $63k/yr, leads from $80k/yr - Traction: used by 500+ US startups - IP ownership: 100% owned by the startup (customer), per contract - Engineer fees: none; Remotely is free for developers ## For startups (hiring) - How it works: https://www.remotely.works/how-it-works - Pricing: https://www.remotely.works/pricing - Companies overview: https://www.remotely.works/companies - Hiring markets: https://www.remotely.works/hiring-markets - Retention: https://www.remotely.works/retention ## Data & guides - LATAM Software Engineer Salary Guide 2025: https://www.remotely.works/latam-software-engineer-salary-guide-2025 - Hiring Guide for Software Engineering in LATAM: https://www.remotely.works/hiring-guide-for-software-engineering-latam-2024 - Glossary: https://www.remotely.works/glossary ## Proof - Customer stories: https://www.remotely.works/customer-stories — Aiwyn, Bluecore, Electric, Meez, TwentyEight Health, and more. - Developer stories: https://www.remotely.works/developer-stories — engineers from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia. ## Contact - Hire engineers: https://platform.remotely.works/startup/apply - Email: startups@remotely.works