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Second Talent handles sourcing, screening, contracts, and payroll for US startups that want to hire AI-native engineers and specialists from Asia. 

Clients share the role and stack they need, and Second Talent sends a shortlist of screened candidates, usually within a day. Screening covers technical skills, English, and how candidates use AI coding tools and AI Agents. Most engineers work a shifted schedule to overlap with US hours.

  • Min project size
    Undisclosed
  • Hourly rate
    Undisclosed
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    San Francisco, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2023

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  • San Francisco , CA

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Industries
Information technology
100%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
40%
Enterprise (>$1B)
35%
Small Business (<$10M)
25%
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Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size Undisclosed
Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed
Rating for cost 4.9 /5

What Clients Have Said

Second Talent offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, as highlighted by multiple clients. They provide efficient talent acquisition services, often resulting in quicker onboarding and project execution, with a subscription model that simplifies team expansion.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 4 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Cost 4.9
  • Willing to Refer 4.9

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Review Highlights

  • Subscription-Based Staffing Model

    The company’s subscription-based model simplifies team expansion, providing predictable costs and access to top engineers without traditional hiring complexities. This approach has been particularly well-received by clients.

  • Local Market Expertise

    Second Talent demonstrates strong market knowledge, particularly in Southeast Asia, providing clients with insights into salary benchmarks and candidate availability. This expertise aids in effective regional recruitment.

  • Smooth Integration of Hires

    Clients report that new hires from Second Talent integrate seamlessly into existing teams and workflows, contributing effectively from day one without lengthy ramp-up periods. This results in increased capacity and project efficiency.

  • Areas for Improvement: Candidate Detail

    Several clients noted that more initial technical details about candidates would facilitate easier reviews. While this did not significantly hinder engagements, it is an area where Second Talent could enhance client satisfaction.

  • Cultural and Technical Fit

    Clients value Second Talent’s ability to understand their business needs and ensure hires not only meet technical requirements but also align culturally, enhancing team cohesion and productivity.

  • Reliable and Consistent Support

    Second Talent is recognized for its reliable support throughout engagements. They maintain smooth communication, are readily available for client needs, and consistently meet expectations, fostering strong client relationships.

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Recruiting Services for Apparel Company

  • Employer of Record (EOR) Services IT Staff Augmentation Recruiting
  • Confidential
  • July 2024 - July 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their project management was smooth."

Nov 17, 2025
Director of IT, Apparel Company
Olivia Young
  • Retail
  • Colorado City, Arizona
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provided recruiting services for an apparel company. The team sourced and vetted engineers, shortlisted candidates, and coordinated the interview and onboarding processes.

Staff Augmentation & EOR Services for Technology Solutions Company

  • Employer of Record (EOR) Services IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • Apr. - Sep. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They kept us updated regularly, and their communication and responsiveness exceeded our expectations."

Nov 12, 2025
VP of IT, Technology Solutions Company
Tommo Tomlinson
  • Other industries
  • Cupertino, California
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provided staff augmentation services for a technology solutions company. The team pre-vetted engineers and managed all EOR matters, from contracts to payroll, for the client.

Staff Augmentation & EOR Services for AI Finance Platform

  • Employer of Record (EOR) Services IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • Aug. 2024 - Jan. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"We really appreciated how attentive and organized they were."

Nov 11, 2025
HRBP, AI Finance Platform
Luke Thomas
Verified
  • Other industries
  • New York City, New York
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Second Talent provided staff augmentation services for an AI finance platform. The team was responsible for sourcing, screening, and onboarding engineers, as well as managing all compliance matters.

IT Staff Augmentation for Software Solutions Company

  • IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • Jan. - Oct. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"We got access to top engineers without the usual hiring complexity."

Nov 10, 2025
Senior Software Development Manager, Software Solutions Co
Zach Smith
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Minerva, Ohio
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Second Talent provided IT staff augmentation services for a software company. The team helped scale the client's AI engineering team with qualified remote talent for product development and system optimization.

IT Staff Augmentation & EOR for Music Production Company

  • Employer of Record (EOR) Services IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their team is organized and responsive in addressing our needs."

Nov 9, 2025
Head of IT, Music Production Company
Georgia Rose
  • Other industries
  • Mountville, Pennsylvania
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provides IT staff augmentation and EOR services for a music production company. The goal is to expand the client's IT team while managing compliance and payroll systems.

Staff Augmentation Services for Fashion Software Company

  • IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their project management was really smooth."

Nov 7, 2025
Software Engineering Manager, Fashion Software Company
Veronica Styles
  • Other industries
  • New York City, New York
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provides staff augmentation services for a fashion software company. The team provides access to a pool of vetted remote engineers who have integrated with the client's in-house team.

Staff Augmentation Services for Consumer Products Company

  • IT Staff Augmentation
  • Confidential
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their screening process was thorough, which saved us a lot of time in identifying quality candidates."

Nov 5, 2025
Head of HR, Consumer Products Company
Noelle Edwards
Verified
  • Other industries
  • New York City, New York
  • 5,001-10,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Second Talent provides staff augmentation services for a consumer products company. The team is tasked with scaling the client's remote engineering team and matching them with high-quality engineers.

Recruiting Services for Lifestyle Brand

  • Employer of Record (EOR) Services Recruiting
  • Confidential
  • Mar. - Oct. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They offered top-notch talent at a fraction of the cost we'd expect elsewhere."

Nov 4, 2025
HR Manager, Lifestyle Brand
Archieva Maine
  • Retail
  • France
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provided recruitment services for a global lifestyle brand. The team was tasked with sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding candidates for the client's technology team.

Recruitment & EOR Services for Software Dev Company

  • Employer of Record (EOR) Services Recruiting
  • Confidential
  • Feb. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"What impresses us is how they can find top-tier talent at a cost-efficient rate."

Nov 2, 2025
IT Project Manager, Software Dev Company
Kaila Malik
  • Other industries
  • San Francisco, California
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provides recruitment and EOR services for a software development company. The team has sourced candidates, onboarded them, and managed compliance and payroll processes.

Recruiting & Staff Augmentation for Beauty & Wellness Co

  • IT Staff Augmentation Recruiting
  • Confidential
  • Aug. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"We were satisfied overall."

Oct 31, 2025
Software Development Manager, Beauty & Wellness Company
Khai Watson
  • Other industries
  • Switzerland
  • 5,001-10,000 Employees
  • Online Review

Second Talent provides staff augmentation services for a beauty and wellness company. The team has sourced technical talent to enhance operational efficiency and add technical depth to the client's project.

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Our Story

Second Talent helps companies find and hire AI-native engineering talent across Asia. We source, vet, match, and manage the talent for you, from a network of 100,000+ pre-vetted senior developers across nine markets, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. There are no upfront fees, no long-term lock-in, and no payment until you make a hire.

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