Technology
Developer contractor management that doesn't pretend to be a global PEO.
Hire software engineers, designers, cybersecurity specialists, and business analysts as contractors without a per-seat SaaS fee. When international hiring is real, flip to HQ Simple EOR in one click.
Tech companies lean heavily on contractors for a reason — specialized skills (ML engineers, cybersecurity contractors, UX designers) rarely fit in a single full-time hire. Engage covers the contractor hiring and management side without the global PEO markup. For US-based engagements you pay a flat markup; when you need International EOR, HQ Simple handles it directly in 4 countries and via partner network in 40+ others.
Free ATS for tech recruiting
Source software engineers, designers, and specialists through a full-featured ATS at $0. AI-assisted resume review. Pipeline you actually use.
AI classification for dev contractors
Software engineer engagements can fail ABC-test scrutiny in California if the engineer looks too integrated. Engage's classifier flags the specific factors before you commit.
Contractor lifecycle on one record
Source through ATS, classify, onboard, track time, invoice, pay, offboard — one database. No migrations.
Global via HQ Simple
Hire a developer in Brazil or Poland? Flip the switch to HQ Simple EOR. No per-seat SaaS, no setup fee, no pre-funding.
Time tracking for distributed teams
Time zones, multi-project assignments, async approvals, AI receipt OCR for the rare contractor expense. Built for distributed tech teams.
Cybersecurity-aware document workflows
Role-based access, encrypted storage, audit trails on every document view. Designed to complement your existing infosec program.
Source + pipeline for technical hiring
- AI-ranked candidates in the pipeline
- Interview scheduling with hiring managers
- Offer workflow that flows into contractor onboarding
VMS marketplace when you need multi-vendor sourcing
- Post an RFQ for a specialized skill
- Multiple vendors submit candidates
- Score vendors over time with a scorecard
International EOR handoff when the hire crosses borders
- Direct in US, Canada, UK, Australia
- Partner network in 40+ other countries
- No per-seat SaaS, no setup, no onboarding fee
Tech contractor platforms compared
| Feature | Engage | Deel | Rippling | Toptal HireGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free ATS | ||||
| AI resume ranking | ||||
| US EOR markup | ~17% | ~28% | ~26% | ~22% |
| International EOR | 4 direct + 40 partner | 150+ direct | 150+ direct | Partner network |
| Per-contractor SaaS fee | $0 | $49/mo | Gated | $19/mo |
| Published pricing |
Tech contractor engagements we see most
- Fractional engineering leaders — CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Platform
- Software engineer contractors — backend, frontend, full-stack, often multi-month
- UX/UI designer contractors — typically defined scope, multiple clients
- Cybersecurity contractors — penetration testing, security audits, compliance review
- Business analyst contractors — supporting specific initiatives with scoped deliverables
- AI/ML engineer contractors — high-demand, specialized skills, often part-time across multiple engagements
- Site reliability / DevOps contractors — infrastructure and operations work
Why "US-domestic first, global-when-needed" works
Most US tech companies with under 500 engineers have a US-majority workforce with occasional international contractors. A global PEO platform prices for the global case — per-seat SaaS, setup fees, onboarding fees. That math is upside down for a 40-person team with 3 contractors in Europe. Engage prices for the modal US team and hands off to HQ Simple for the global cases, without moving systems.
Frequently asked questions
- Deel and Rippling are purpose-built for global hiring — 150+ direct countries, deep local payroll. If you genuinely have a global engineering footprint spanning 20+ countries, they're the answer. If most of your team is US-based with occasional international hires, their per-seat SaaS fee becomes overhead you're not using.
Hiring developers in Brazil, Poland, India?
HQ Simple's EOR service is the path to international contractor and full-time hiring. Flat markup, direct in 4 countries, partner network everywhere else — no per-seat SaaS fee, no setup cost.
Ready to engage your workforce?
Start with the free ATS. Grow into contractor management, VMS, and International EOR without changing systems.