Building software R&D teams in East.Europe & LATAM
Alcor is a tech R&D accelerator. We help US and European product tech companies scale their engineering teams in Latin America and Eastern Europe. Unlike generic outsourcing vendors, we focus exclusively on tech recruitment and full-cycle operational support – making us the go-to partner for building software R&D centers from the ground up since 2017.
Here’s what you get with Alcor:
Tech recruitment expertise: Access to the top 10% of developers in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. On average, only 8 CVs are needed per hire, with 15% of roles closed from the very first candidate.
Employer of Record for tech: Full legal compliance, smooth onboarding/offboarding, PTO management, stock options, and IP agreement structuring.
360° operational support: Accounting, procurement, HR, employer branding, IT and office lease, plus on-demand travel and visa support. You’ll also have a Dedicated Customer Operations Manager as your single point of contact.
Fast scaling: Build and grow your R&D team from 10 to 100 engineers within a year while keeping full control of your culture, processes, and IP.
Why companies choose us:
Frustrated with lengthy hiring cycles? We cut time-to-hire down to just 2–6 weeks.
Concerned about protecting your IP? We guarantee airtight compliance and ownership structures.
Tired of juggling multiple vendors? We consolidate everything under one roof for speed and transparency.
Trusted by top-tier companies like Intel471, Sift, Ledger, People.ai, Dotmatics, BigCommerce, Grammarly.
If you’re ready to expand in Latin America or Eastern Europe, partner with Alcor to hire smarter, scale faster, and operate seamlessly. We’ll build the software R&D center that powers your company’s next stage of growth.
Min project size
$50,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Palo Alto, CA
Year founded
Founded 2007
Languages
Timezones
1 Language that we service
English
2 Timezones that we service
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
5 Locations
Palo Alto , CA
Warszawa , Poland
Kyiv , Ukraine
Ciudad de México , Mexico
București , Romania
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$50,000+
Avg. hourly rate
Undisclosed
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Alcor is praised for their competitive pricing and strong value for cost across various engagements, with clients reporting satisfaction in meeting budgets and delivering quality services. Specific project costs range from $100,000 to $250,000 monthly, with teams ranging from 2 to 30 members.
Efficient Handling of Complex Legal and Operational Issues
Clients commend Alcor's ability to handle complex legal negotiations and operational challenges, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with local regulations.
Proactive Market Intelligence and Trends
Some clients suggest that Alcor could enhance their service by proactively sharing market trends and insights, which would add further value to their offerings.
Attention to Detail in Recruitment
Clients appreciate Alcor's detailed-oriented recruitment process, which ensures candidates are well-suited for the roles, leading to high satisfaction with new hires.
Strong Project Management Skills
Alcor consistently delivers projects on time and within budget, maintaining transparent communication. Their proactive and organized approach is frequently highlighted as a key strength.
Expertise in Recruitment and Staff Augmentation
Alcor is praised for sourcing top-notch talent and expanding teams efficiently, often filling positions others find challenging. They are effective in diverse industries, from cybersecurity to telemedicine and fintech.
High Client Satisfaction and Retention Rates
Alcor achieves high client satisfaction, with many clients noting successful projects and high retention rates of recruited staff, indicating effective service delivery.
Alcor provides staff augmentation services for a digital content company. The team has helped the client expand their team outside the US and worked on various projects related to their products.
Alcor has been a great partner throughout the engagement. Moreover, the team has been very responsive to the client's needs and has communicated effectively via virtual meetings, email, and messaging apps. Overall, the client has praised the team's responsiveness and support.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP of People & Culture at Chartbeat, Inc
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Chartbeat provides analytics and optimization tools for digital content creators.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Expand our team outside the US
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Other
Why did you select Alcor over others?
My predecessor chose it but we are very happy
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
10+
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Alcor has helped us augment our staff outside the US to work on a number of different projects related to our products.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
I dont' have enough info to comment
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Alcor is very responsive to our needs - great partners!
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They are all very responsive and supportive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
No
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
HR, Legal & Operational Support for Anti-Fraud Solutions Co
Business ConsultingFinancial ConsultingRecruiting
Confidential
Jan. 2021 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They deliver on time and keep us informed and updated during our collaboration."
Nov 2, 2024
Head of Ukraine R&D, Anti-Fraud Solutions Company
Anonymous
Verified
Information technology
Kyiv, Ukraine
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Alcor provides recruitment, legal, and operational support for an anti-fraud solutions company. Over the last three years, the team has helped the client build an R&D center of 40 engineers.
The client is pleased with Alcor's work. The team has a solid group of technical experts and delivers on time. Alcor keeps the client informed and updated through in-person and virtual meetings and email. The client is impressed with the team's quick response to their requests.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Head of Ukraine R&D of an information technology company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Anti-fraud solution
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Recruitment
Legal support
Operational support
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Referral
Why did you select Alcor over others?
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
For 3 years we build R&D center of 40 engineers.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Solid team of technical experts
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They deliver on time and keep us informed and updated during our collaboration.
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
In-Person Meeting
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Quick reaction on all our requests.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
Send surveys more often and persistently
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Recruiting for AI Software Company
Recruiting
$10,000 to $49,999
Apr. - June 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Alcor was exceptionally easy to work with."
Jun 17, 2024
CEO, A2 Labs
Waleed Atallah
Verified
Other industries
Boston, Massachusetts
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Alcor provided recruiting services for an AI software company. They were responsible for searching for and hiring candidates with specific technical skills in GPU optimization to join the client's team.
Thanks to Alcor, the client was able to hire new resources. The team was competent, responsive, and very easy to work with, placing them as one of the best recruiting agencies. Moreover, they found excellent candidates within a very specific niche, while other agencies struggled in doing so.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CEO of A2 Labs
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Make AI software go fast
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Hire engineers
asd
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Online Search
Why did you select Alcor over others?
Alcor was one of many
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Alcor sought out candidates with very specific technical skills around GPU optimization.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Hired candidates
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Alcor was exceptionally easy to work with. They are very competent, respond quickly, and stay on top of deliverables. They were by far the best recruiting agency we worked with.
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They were able to find and reach candidates with a very specific and niche skill set. Many other agencies struggled to even find a single qualified candidate, while Alcor's stream of highly qualified candidates were of the best quality.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
No. They were exceptional in every regard.
RATINGS
5.0
"I will exclusively use Alcor for my recruiting needs."
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Our best candidates came from Alcor"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Meetings every friday with slack messages between meetings meant that nothing was missed"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Exceptional price/performance ratio"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Recruitment for Conversational AI Platform Co
IT Staff AugmentationRecruiting
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Alcor was very responsive and partnered very well with us."
Jan 31, 2024
Department Senior Manager, Live Person
Anonymous
Verified
Information technology
New York City, New York
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A conversational AI platform company hired Alcor for recruitment services. The team helped the client recruit and screen candidates to build their staff based on market intelligence research.
The client was happy with Alcor's work, which resulted in good market intelligence for a good number of hires. Alcor's team was responsive, communicative, and on top of the project's process. The client praised the team's collaborative approach and professionalism.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Senior Manager, Glocal Talent Acquisition of Live Person
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Conversational AI platform
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Partner with our internal recruiting team to hire in Poland and Bulgaria
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Online Search
Why did you select Alcor over others?
High ratings
Pricing fit our budget
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Assist with building LP's team in Poland primarily and also Bulgaria
Source quality candidates to build recruiting pipeline in Poland
Provide market intelligence with regards to compensation, talent pool and challenges for hiring in Poland
Screen and submit quality candidates and help process through our recruiting cycle
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Number of hires
Market intelligence
Great partnership
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Alcor was very responsive and partnered very well with us. They participated in in take calls and very very communicative and very much on top of the recruiting process
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Very collaborative.
Effective and professional.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
Sometimes there were some challenges with finding the right candidates for challenging positions - but they were working on improving that.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Recruitment & Accounting Services for SaaS Company
AccountingRecruiting
Confidential
Dec. 2021 - May 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They delivered everything on time and at a high level."
Sep 8, 2023
Head of Engineering & Operations, Velory
Kirill Latish
Verified
Other industries
Sweden
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Alcor provided recruitment and accounting services for a SaaS company. The team hired four developers and a designer for the client and managed their payroll.
Thanks to Alcor, the client successfully filled the vacant positions within their company and expanded their product reach to two new countries. Alcor demonstrated efficient and smooth project management, executing all tasks in a timely manner. Ultimately, the client was pleased with the engagement.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Head of Engineering and Operations Ukraine of Velory
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
We are building assets management platform with store
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Hire developers to strengthen our team
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Referral
Other
Why did you select Alcor over others?
Great culture fit
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Hire 4 developers and designer to strengthen current teams. Take care of payroll
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
People were hired in time Development goals weee reached Product expanded to 2 new countries
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Yes, everything went smooth
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
They delivered everything on time and at a high level.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
Can’t think of anything that requires improvement
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
IT Staff Augmentation for Blockchain Development Company
IT Staff AugmentationRecruitingStaffing
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. 2022 - Mar. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"We got professionals without the need to hire."
Jul 18, 2023
Development Lead, Chromaway
Yaroslav Dvorovenko
Verified
Other industries
Sweden
201-500 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Alcor provided staff augmentation services to a blockchain development company. Their work included searching candidates for various positions and different seniority, as well as providing continuous support.
Thanks to Alcor, the client expanded their team with professional developers easily and without hiring staff internally. Alcor's team was highly responsive to the client's changing needs and was able to stick to a small budget. Moreover, they worked fast and shared the client's mentality.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Development Lead of Chromaway
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Blockchain solution for L0-L2
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
assistance in staff expansion
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Other
Why did you select Alcor over others?
Close to my geographic location
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Alcor helped with the search for candidates for various positions with different seniority, the first contact with candidates and their support
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
we got professionals without the need to hire to find people for the team. It was very easy to start work, we constantly saw the work of Alkor on what we needed and a very quick reaction to the change of our needs. Candidates were found for a smaller budget, quickly and with minimal requirements on our part
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
yes, very quick response to any of our needs
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
mental closeness, excellent response to needs, speed of work
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
Can't see any areas now
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Staff Augmentation for Telemedicine Company
Back Office OutsourcingRecruiting
Confidential
Jan. - Oct. 2022
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.5
"Their regular updates, prompt reactions, and consideration of feedback were impressive."
Jun 22, 2023
Engineering Manager, Telemedicine Company
Artem Manaenko
Verified
Other industries
Manhattan, New York
1,001-5,000 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Alcor provided staff augmentation services for a telemedicine company. They recruited Java, Kotlin, and Swift developers and were responsible for recruiting talent within a constrained timeline.
The client expressed satisfaction with the engagement with Alcor, experiencing higher retention rates. The team provided regular updates and was responsive to feedback, ensuring effective communication. Their efficient screening process has resulted in fewer unsuitable candidates.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Engineering Manager of a Telemedicine Company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Product company in the Telemedicine field
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Hire Android Java/Kotlin developers
Hire iOS ObjC/Swift developers
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Referral
Why did you select Alcor over others?
contract with Alcor
How many teammates from Alcor were assigned to this project?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
I am extremely satisfied with the recruiting company's performance in their search for Android and iOS developers for the platform team. The specific requirements set for the candidates were exceptionally high, and the terms were quite short, but the recruiting company rose to the challenge and surpassed expectations.
Their ability to identify and attract top-tier talent within such a constrained timeline is commendable. The candidates presented were exceptionally skilled and well-suited for the roles. The recruiting company's dedication and commitment to fulfilling the company's needs is highly appreciated. They truly achieved their goal and delivered outstanding results. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services for any future recruitment needs.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Delivery results and retention rate.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Their regular updates, prompt reactions, and consideration of feedback were impressive.
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Low amount of inappropriate candidates.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
-
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
Lender Integration Services for POS Financing Company
Back Office OutsourcingRecruiting
Confidential
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"I received exactly what I wanted."
Mar 29, 2023
VP R&D, POS Financing Solution Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Tel Aviv, Israel
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
A POS financing solution company hired Alcor to help them integrated with US-based lenders.
Alcor delivered the client's requirements successfully. The team delivered great services that were also cost-effective. No areas for improvement were cited. Overall, the engagement was a success.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the VP R&D of (a/an) Software
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
A global network to provide a complete solution for Point-of-Sale Financing from multiple lenders.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Alcor to accomplish?
Lenders Integration
SOLUTION
How did you find Alcor?
Online Search
Why did you select Alcor over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
What was the size of Alcor’s team?
6-10 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Integration with lenders in US
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Software deliverables
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
I received exactly what I wanted.
What was your primary form of communication with Alcor?
Virtual Meeting
Email
Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Great company with good value to money
Are there any areas for improvement or something Alcor could have done differently?
no
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Alcor was created to help tech companies scale their engineering teams transparently, efficiently, and without outsourcing their core IP. Since 2007 we’ve built fully operational R&D centers and hired top engineers for US and EU product companies across Eastern Europe and LATAM.
Our model combines deep recruitment expertise, local legal & payroll support, and a commitment to long-term partnerships — giving clients full control over their tech teams while we handle the rest.
What Sets Us Apart
Full Team Ownership Model
Unlike outsourcing or EORs, we help companies build engineering teams they fully own. From hiring to legal setup, we ensure long-term stability and seamless integration with the client’s internal culture and processes.
Proven Tech Recruitment Expertise
Our recruiters specialize exclusively in tech roles and have access to deep-niche talent pools across Eastern Europe and LATAM. With market-leading hiring speed and a 98% client satisfaction rate, we help companies close even the hardest roles.
Transparent, Fixed-Fee Approach
We operate on a predictable, cost-efficient model with no hidden markups on salaries. Clients get full financial transparency, stable budgets, and the ability to scale engineering operations on their terms.
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