Talentcrowd is the hiring platform for teams that need top tech talent, fast.
We use decades of niche expertise — and a deeply curated network — to source, vet, and match the highest-performing software engineers in North America.
Proven freelancers
Onshore only
Risk-free trial
No jerks
Talentcrowd has helped some of the best companies in their remote hiring journey
Including top companies backed by
OUR SERVICES
Roles we got you covered for
If it involves software and brainpower, we can help.
(Also beer. If it involves beer, we’re game)
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
DevSecOps
Embedded Systems
Platform Tech
Quality Assurance
Frontend Engineering
GameTech
Blockchain
SDLC management
If you’re tired of spending 3-4 months (!!!) finding tech talent… then watching them leave after a year 😠
You’re not alone.
FACTS:
Demand for software engineers has never been higher (it doubled in 2021)
It’s only gonna get worse over the next decade (demand projected to grow 300% more than other fields)
The technology industry has the highest turnover rate for any industry: 13.2% 🤯🤯🤯
All of which means: you’re screwed.
Kidding!!
Well, kinda.
Because here’s what happens to most tech teams that hire today:
01
NEED TALENT
Company needs great tech talent to augment existing team or tackle new project NOW
02
TAKES TOO LONG
In-house recruiting team spends 3-4 months, on average, to source, vet, and onboard the engineer
03
IT’S A BAD MATCH
Talent is poorly matched — because the recruiters are not techies; they don’t have the nuanced expertise to vet properly
04
THEY UP AND LEAVE
OR talent is great, but engineer leaves after one year for greener pastures. So you need to start all over again.
Do not pass GO, do not collect $200
BREAKING:
This model is not sustainable.
That’s why we created Talentcrowd.
WHO WE ARE
Geeks who are changing the world
We’re a team of tech leaders & software engineers who’ve headed boutique development firms for nearly two decades.
After hiring and managing thousands of engineers, we realized: the system was broken.
Our motto: If it’s broke, then fix it.
SO WE DID.
OUR PLATFORM
Talentcrowd is the hiring platform that offers *actual* killer tech talent
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could hire rockstars — then track their time, progress, and performance — in one brain-happy place? If you could stop spending your life recruiting — and instead build and ship world-class digital products?
Yep. We thought so.
Yep. We thought so.
Talentcrowd is the platform that combines sophisticated algorithm matching with exhaustive human vetting to find you people who perform like crazy AND stick around.
Triple-vetted talent — US and Canada only
Hand-selected candidates personally matched by tech experts
Time tracking + performance monitoring in one beautiful app
Full flexibility and zero commitment
OUR DIFFERENCE
Why hockey-stick-growth
companies choose us
Onshore talent only
Here you’ll find only North-America-based, fluent English speakers who are (consistently!) available during normal business hours.
Plus, onshore talent means:
- Higher average education
- Better craftsmanship
- IP protection
- Fraud prevention.
We get to know *every* freelancer in our community, verifying their credentials, background, and location. So you know exactly who you’re working with.
Competitive rates
Thanks to lean operations and sophisticated tooling, you get competitive, no-surprise pricing that undercuts the market and relies on volume: our rates start at $90/hr. No hidden fees.
And did we mention? Our contractors’ expertise means less hours spent on tasks, back and forth, and bug fixes — inherently reducing overall cost.
Plus, don’t worry about payroll, benefits, stock options, vacation time, unemployment, termination hassle, paperwork, recruiting expenses, blah, blah, blah. We take care of that.
97% retention rate
97% of our candidates stay on for the duration of their role, thanks to our careful matching process and supportive freelancer community.
Generic gig platforms? Blech. We have a more intentional, long-game approach to community-building.
Every platform function we build is geared towards making your talent happy. And happy talent means happy clients.
Zero risk
Enjoy ZERO risk with our money-back guarantee: try us for 2 weeks and if you’re not satisfied, say “sayonara.” No questions asked. (Well, we might ask about your weird Zoom background.)
PLUS get early attrition credit — if a contractor voluntarily bails from the engagement within the first 60 days, we cover the onboarding of a replacement resource.
Frank found talent. Be like Frank
Matt found talent. Be like Matt
Aaron found talent. Be like Aaron
I can’t say enough about the time and talent they have provided us. We could not have successfully delivered this project on time and with this quality without their help. I truly appreciate them. If we ever have a need for services in the future, Talentcrowd will be my first call.
Frank L., VP Engineering (Security Industry)
Talentcrowd for life over here haha.
Matt S., Managing Director (Energy Industry)
We're sticking with Talentcrowd.
Aaron P., VP Engineering
YOUR OPTIONS
Flex up, flex down
Short-term? Long-term? Not sure?
Whether you’re in explosive growth mode or sweat-mustache uncertainty mode, get precisely-matched talent exactly how you need it.
SHORT-TERM
Put out the fire you have today. Extend capacity or expertise — And Get. To. The. Finish. Line.
LONG-TERM
Find trusted peeps who welcome a long-term — or even W2 — arrangement, and become key members of your team.
HIRE FOR A DAY
Know exactly what you want to do? Hire a top developer or consultant for the day. Knock out a key goal, or get pointed guidance on the bottleneck that’s been holding up the works.
HOW IT WORKS
Easy as finding a needle in… a pile of needles
01 Get talking
Let us know what you need — the more details the better.
Whether it’s a single freelancer or a cross-functional team of ten, Talentcrowd can handle it.
One of our hiring experts will contact you to ask pointed questions and get an even better understanding of your exact needs.
02 Get matched
Bingo! We'll update you within a few days. Either:
- We have several 🔥🔥🔥 matches who are ready to be interviewed by your team *today*
- We’re evaluating a candidate who matches your criteria, and we’ll let you know as soon as they’ve passed our screening
- We currently do not have a match for your request, but will continue to work tirelessly to find one.
03 Get integrated
As soon as you review and sign off on our recommended freelancer(s), they’ll be ready to integrate into your team — just like an in-house employee.
While our contractors usually work remotely, arrangements can be made to have them on-site.
04 Get. Work. Done.
Post-hire, we provide support services like time management, performance monitoring, and communication tools.
What that means: your contractor is set up for max productivity, you’re set up for max transparency, and we’re set up for max bragging rights.
We call that a WIN-WIN-WIN.
OUR TALENT
Where have all the best developers in North America been hiding? HERE. Right here
Hundreds of proven freelancers from across North America
Developers
Designers
Project Managers
Data Engineering/DevOps
Chris B.
Sr. Full-Stack Engineer
7 years of experience
Skills:
- Vue.js
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- SQL
- Express
- +More
"Talentcrowd has given me the opportunity for growth and to be challenged within the industry. And, they backed me up while providing support as needed along the way."
John B.
Sr. Software Architect
25 years of experience
Skills:
- C#
- Golang (Go)
- Node,js
- AWS
- SQL
- +More
"As a senior software consultant, working with Talentcrowd has afforded me the opportunity to interact and collaborate with some of the most talented engineers of my career. Further, the quality of the problem spaces to which I am exposed has provided ample professional growth and, best of all, the ability to remain current in my skills and experience."
Niko L.
Sr. Mobile Engineer
8 years of experience
Skills:
- React Native
- Swift
- Redux
- C++
- Node.js
- +More
"Most painless experience I've had contracting. The internal team prioritizes the needs of the developer and eliminates most of the worries a developer can have while contracting. Overall, compared to other gigs I've had, working with Talentcrowd has been zero-stress and a pleasure."
Rob S.
Sr. Full Stack Engineer
6 years of experience
Skills:
- Angular
- Vue.js
- Node.js
- Python
- MongoDB
- Apache Solr
- +More
"Management is head and shoulders above the rest, always helpful and keeps internal administrative asks as straightforward as possible which enables me to really focus on my role with the client. Client list is superb and the relationships are fantastic. Clients are seriously committed to the engagements. I've had zero turbulence or client changes since joining the team."
Claudia V.
Sr. UI/UX Designer
20 years of experience
Skills:
- User Experience (UX) Design
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Business Analysis
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Javascript
- +More
"Working with Talentcrowd changed my career! The clients I get to work with are top-notch. The team is supportive and professional, and the banter with my colleagues always leaves me with a smile."
Ryan R.
Sr. UI/UX Designer
12 years of experience
Skills:
- User Experience (UX) Design
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Adobe XD
- Sketch
- Swift
- +More
"I’m digging what you got going on here so far. It’s all the work and none of the BS. And it’s good, smart folks. Thanks so much for bringing me in."
Amanda F.
Operations Executive
17 years of experience
Skills:
- PeopleOps
- DevOps
- Product Strategy
- Solution Architecture
- Data Analysis & Design
- Consultative Gap Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Leadership and Training
"Working with Talentcrowd has given me the agency to build and create the tools and environment I've always wanted in an organization. When you focus on the people and data quality, anything is possible!"
Kanwal B.
Sr. Project Manager
13 years of experience
Skills:
- PMP
- Scrum Master
- Six Sigma
- Change Management
- ITIL
- +More
"Talentcrowd has given me the opportunity to expand and apply my skill set across multiple dynamic engagements."
Yuri N.
Sr. Data Engineer
25+ years of experience
Skills:
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- RedShift
- MongoDB
- ETL
- Python
- +More
"I have worked as a consultant for over 25 years. At Talentcrowd, I found the best combination of great clients, interesting projects, and financial satisfaction in one. I would love to continue having this partnership for as long as possible."
Vincil B.
Sr. Cloud Architect
20+ years of experience
Skills:
- Docker
- Terraform
- AWS
- Bitrise
- PostgreSQL
- Jenkins
- +More
"Working with Talentcrowd as a contractor has been a really great experience. The "family like" atmosphere makes me feel like the company cares about me as an individual, which is rare in the industry. Talentcrowd is all about delivering the best solutions for their customers, but that does not come at the expense of the worker's wellbeing. I would recommend Talentcrowd for anyone looking for a home where they can do their best work, and still have a life. Thanks for making me a part of the Talentcrowd family!"
OUR CAPABILITIES
Parlez-vous français?
Our software engineers speak lotsa languages.
Our community
How we attract
top talent
It’s not just the great hairdo
Didja know?
90% of our talent pool comes from referrals.
Community
Talentcrowd freelancers enjoy a buzzing Slack group, where we chat, network, and do weird stuff like talk John Hughes movies and build a Domino’s Pizza Bot.
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Resources & support
Even amazing freelancers need guidance and feedback to keep upping their game. Our expert management team’s got their back.
Great clients
We choose our clients carefully. Our freelancers know they’re working with awesome people who have a solid process and empowering culture.
Top talent
Like attracts like. Our highly vetted talent pool means that our people get to network and build relationships with the creamiest of la creme.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions?
We got answers
What are your rates? How much can I expect to pay?
Rates start at $90/hr. The exact rate will depend on the type of contractor you need.
Remember: you *only* pay for time worked — no benefits, no sick days, not even lunch breaks. And thanks to our contractors’ experience and expertise, there’s less time spent on each task, on back-and-forth, and on fixing bugs. So you:
- Slash your technical debt
- Minimize expensive context shifts
- Avoid hours of interviewing duds.
How much is that worth to you? 😉
How long does it take to get matched?
From when you submit a job, we reach out within 2 days with an update — sometimes even with a candidate. Sometimes we match, sign off, and onboard a hire for a client within 2 weeks. Sometimes it takes longer to find the Goldilocks match.
However long it takes, we’re committed to making the process as fast and hair-pulling-free as possible.
We could promise you a hard timeline — but we’d never do that, for one reason: we are committed to finding you a perfect match. An arbitrary deadline would force us to serve up mediocre matches.
What kind of professionals can I hire through Talentcrowd?
We’ve got every kind of tech contractor you need:
- UI/UX Design
- Back & Front End Development
- DevOps
- Mobile Development
- Project Management
- QA Testing
- Cloud Engineering
And we can fill any type of contract: full-time, SOW, freelance, consultants, and everything in between.
How are you different from other talent platforms?
Other platforms are great…if you can afford to spend hundreds of hours sifting through profiles — many of which feature unreliable or underperforming people.
And with generic platforms, you have to rely on keyword criteria, which do not take soft skills — nor other more granular tech specialties — into account.
Bottom line: if you don't know how to hire for tech, you're at risk of making expensive and time-consuming mistakes.
Our talent pool is small — and that's by design. We select only 3 of 100 freelancers who apply.
With Talentcrowd, you know you’re getting the best talent, really fast, at the most competitive rates.
Is there a minimum engagement?
Nope.
If you are a good fit, we welcome you to try out our staffing services even for a small gig. We aim to become your trusted, reliable talent source for long-term partners.
