Months of recruiting. Or 48 hours.
Direct hiring gives you full control — but it costs $20K–$40K per placement and takes 6–12 weeks. OctogleHire delivers the same quality engineers, pre-vetted, in days.
Direct hiring makes sense when you're building a long-term core team in one location. But for scaling engineering capacity quickly, accessing global talent, or filling specialised roles, the traditional process is painfully slow and expensive. OctogleHire gives you agency-quality candidates at a fraction of the cost and timeline.
Time to Hire
6–12 weeks average
48 hours to first profiles
Cost per Hire
$20K–$40K (agency fees)
No placement fees
Screening Effort
You source, screen, and interview
Pre-vetted — 5-stage process done
Talent Pool
Limited to job board applicants
1,000+ verified engineers, 30+ countries
Global Compliance
Complex — legal setup per country
Fully managed — contracts, payroll, tax
Risk
Bad hire costs 3–6 months salary
14–30 day replacement guarantee
Flexibility
Full-time only, notice periods
Hourly, part-time, or full-time
Ongoing Support
Your HR team manages
Dedicated account manager + performance tracking
What you get with OctogleHire
Faster Time to Productivity
Skip the 6–12 week recruitment cycle. Our engineers are pre-vetted and match-ready. Post requirements today, review profiles tomorrow, start work this week.
No Placement Fees
Traditional agencies charge $20K–$40K per hire. Recruiters take 15–25% of first-year salary. OctogleHire charges transparent hourly or monthly rates — no placement fees, ever.
Global Talent, Zero Setup
Hiring internationally yourself means legal entities, local compliance, tax registration, and payroll systems in every country. We handle all of it across 30+ countries.
Screening Already Done
The average engineering hire requires 15+ hours of internal screening time. Our 5-stage vetting process replaces your entire technical interview pipeline.
Risk-Free Replacement
A bad direct hire costs 3–6 months of salary plus lost productivity. Our replacement guarantee means if the fit isn't right, we replace the engineer at no cost.
Proven Retention
94% of our placements extend beyond 6 months — comparable to full-time retention rates, without the overhead of traditional hiring.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use OctogleHire instead of building an in-house team?
Not necessarily instead — alongside. Many companies use OctogleHire to scale quickly while building their core team through direct hiring. We're ideal for roles where speed matters, specialised skills are needed, or international hiring is required.
Are these contractors or full-time employees?
Engineers on OctogleHire are engaged as contractors through our compliance infrastructure. We handle all contracts, payroll, and tax obligations. Many clients engage engineers full-time for 12+ months — functionally equivalent to an employee without the overhead.
How does the cost compare to a full-time hire?
When you factor in recruitment costs ($20K–$40K), benefits (20–30% of salary), office costs, and the risk of a bad hire, OctogleHire is typically 40–60% less expensive than an equivalent US/UK full-time engineer. And there's no commitment beyond the work done.
What about IP and confidentiality?
All engineers sign IP assignment and NDA agreements as part of their engagement. Work product belongs to you. We can customise agreements to match your legal requirements.
Ready to switch?
Book a demo and receive your first matched profiles within 48 hours. No placement fees, no long-term contracts.