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We connect startups with top Brazilian talent

Not a dev shop. The engineers work directly for you.

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A key part of growth is exceptional talent at an affordable rate. Hire the top 1% of Brazilian talent.

Not a Dev Shop

Dev agencies often charge a 50+% mark up on overseas engineers. Instead, hire them directly with Alvorada.

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Machine Learning
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Big Data Processing
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Ready to prove it?

We place exceptional Brazilian engineers with high-growth US startups.

RoleJob LevelLocation
- Staff Fullstack Engineer (React.js/Node.js)StaffNashville - TN / Remote
- Senior SwiftUI EngineerSeniorNashville - TN / Remote
- Senior Software Engineer (Frontend-Leaning, Full-Stack)SeniorNashville - TN / Remote
- Senior LLM/Prompt EngineerSeniorNashville - TN / Remote

How it Works

We only work with US-based startups with technical leadership.

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Contact Us to Apply

Share your job description, a brief company overview, and meet with our team to ensure Alvorada aligns with your hiring goals.

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In ~1 Week, Receive 50+ Resumes

Our Brazilian team promotes your role across targeted channels - LinkedIn, Communities, WhatsApp groups, and tech meetups — to attract high-quality talent.

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Technical, Communication, and Culture Fit Screening

We vet candidates for technical skills, English proficiency, and startup adaptability. Within ~2 weeks, you’ll meet pre-qualified candidates ready for your review.

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Run Your Hiring Process

Take the lead with final interviews or assessments to select your ideal hire. We’ll support as needed.

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Seamless Onboarding

We handle the logistics: equipment setup (laptops, tools), tax documentation, and compliance—so your new hire integrates smoothly.

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Afford the Best

Hire the top 1% of talent, in your timezone, at rates that work for both your company and the talent.

Staff Engineer [+10 years]
Owns architectural decisions, leads org-wide technical initiatives, and mentors senior+ engineers to elevate team capabilities.
$7-10k
USD per month
Senior Engineer [5-10 years]
Leads critical projects, defines best practices, and coaches mid-level engineers to scale impact.
$5-8k
USD per month
Mid-level Engineer [3-5 years]
Delivers features autonomously, troubleshoots complex systems, and collaborates cross-functionally.
$3-5k
USD per month
Junior Engineer [0-3 years]
Supports development tasks with guidance, adopts engineering best practices, and grows technical foundations.
$1.5-3k
USD per month

Our Fee

25% of year-1 salary

Success Driven
Pay us only when you hire. 50% due upon placement. 50% due after 90 days, assuming it is a good-fit.
No Middleman Fees
You pay the engineers directly. Unlike most services, we do not take a cut of the engineers salary with each payroll.
Local Oversight
Our team down in Brazil are all engineers themselves. We are here to help, check-in, and ensure success.
Use Our Office
Engineers are welcome work alongside fellow engineers at our offices in sunny João Pessoa, Brazil.

Questions?

Alvorada grew from our experiences building engineering teams around the world.