How long does it take to place an engineer?

BridgeBuddy completes the full process — sourcing, vetting, client interviews, and onboarding — in 2 to 4 weeks from the initial discovery call.

Can Chilean engineers work U.S. hours?

Yes. Chile operates in the U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) timezone year-round, with only a 1-hour offset during summer. Full real-time collaboration with your team.

What is the H-1B1 visa and how does it help us?

The H-1B1 is a treaty visa available only to Chilean and Singaporean nationals. Unlike the H-1B, there is no lottery and no multi-year wait. If you hire a Chilean engineer remotely and later want them on-site, they can relocate in 6 to 10 weeks.

Are Chilean engineers ABET-accredited?

Yes. Top Chilean universities — including Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Chile — hold ABET accreditation, the same standard used by leading U.S. engineering programs.

Who handles payroll, taxes, and legal compliance?

BridgeBuddy manages all payroll, local tax compliance in Chile, employment contracts, AFP contributions, and health insurance. You receive one simple monthly invoice.

What if the engineer is not a good fit?

We offer a replacement guarantee. If within the first 30 days the engineer is not the right fit, BridgeBuddy will source and place a replacement at no additional cost.

HOW IT WORKS

From brief to building.
In 2–4 weeks.

We handle the entire sourcing, vetting, and onboarding process. You interview pre-qualified engineers and start shipping — fast.

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THE PROCESS

Six steps. One engineer. Zero friction.

Every BridgeBuddy engagement follows this battle-tested process — refined across eSkuad, LathroPC, Mobki, and every Tampa Bay client we’ve served.

Day 1

Discovery Call

We learn your stack, team structure, timezone needs, and the specific role you’re filling. One 30‑minute call is all it takes to define the brief.

Days 1–2

Role Definition

We translate your brief into a precise engineer profile: seniority level, tech stack, soft skills, and engagement model (remote vs. relocation).

Days 3–7

Pre‑vetted Shortlist

From our curated network of Chilean engineers, we deliver a shortlist of 3–5 profiles. Technical screening and English assessment already done.

Days 8–12

Your Interviews

You run your own technical and culture-fit interviews. We coordinate scheduling, prepare the candidates, and gather feedback after each session.

Days 13–15

Offer & Onboarding

We handle the offer, contractor agreement, and NDA. Equipment setup, tool access, and timezone-synced standup cadence are all confirmed before Day 1.

Week 3–4

Engineer Integrated

Your engineer is shipping code in your repos, attending your standups, and operating as a seamless extension of your team — from Chile, or from your Tampa office.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Everything handled. Nothing left to chance.

BridgeBuddy manages the operational layer so your team can focus on shipping product.

Payroll & Compliance

We handle all payroll, tax compliance, and labor law requirements on the Chilean side. Zero administrative overhead for you.

Legal Setup

Contractor agreements, NDAs, IP assignment, and data privacy compliance are all templated and ready to sign within 24 hours.

Equipment & Software

Engineers are equipped with professional-grade hardware and licensed software. No device reimbursement or IT procurement on your end.

Performance Reviews

Quarterly structured check-ins to assess performance, identify growth opportunities, and ensure alignment with your team’s evolving needs.

Retention & Replacement

If a placement doesn’t work out within the first 60 days, we replace at no additional cost. Your velocity doesn’t stop.

Timezone Coordination

GMT‑4 means Santiago engineers work your EST morning. We establish the overlap windows that keep your sprints on track, every day.

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Remote-first. On-site when you need it.

BridgeBuddy is a remote-first operation. Relocation is a powerful option — not the default.

✓ Full-time dedicated engineer in your timezone
✓ Access to your repos, Slack, Jira, and tools from day one
✓ EST morning overlap (GMT‑4 alignment)
✓ Weekly 1:1s with your team lead

✓ Payroll, compliance, and legal fully managed
✓ 60‑day replacement guarantee
✓ Monthly flat-rate billing, no hidden fees
✓ Upgrade to on-site at any time via H‑1B1

✓ H‑1B1 exclusive quota — no annual lottery
✓ Faster processing than standard H‑1B (typically 3–6 months)
✓ BridgeBuddy coordinates the full visa process
✓ Relocation support to Tampa Bay area

✓ Engineer works physically in your office
✓ Ideal for roles requiring on-site collaboration
✓ Start remote, transition to on-site seamlessly
✓ Legal and compliance handled end-to-end

FAQ

Questions we hear every time

Most placements are completed in 2–4 weeks from Discovery Call to Day 1. Timeline depends on role complexity and how quickly you complete interviews. We’ve placed engineers in as fast as 10 days.

We offer a 60‑day replacement guarantee. If the engineer isn’t the right fit within the first two months, we find a replacement at no additional placement cost. Your team’s velocity is our responsibility.

No. There is no cost until you sign the engagement agreement. The entire process — discovery, vetting, shortlisting, and interviews — is conducted before any payment obligation.

Yes. Chile operates at GMT‑4, which is the same as Eastern Standard Time in the U.S. (during standard time). Your engineers start their day when your Tampa team does — no 6am standups, no async-only collaboration.

BridgeBuddy handles all of it. You pay one monthly invoice. We handle Chilean payroll, social security contributions, contractor agreements, NDAs, IP assignment, and any local compliance requirements. Your finance team signs one contract, not fifty.

Absolutely. This is one of BridgeBuddy’s strongest differentiators. Chile’s exclusive H‑1B1 visa quota means your remote engineer can transition to your Tampa office without entering an H‑1B lottery. We manage the entire relocation process.

START TODAY

Start with a 30‑minute call.

Tell us what you’re building. We’ll show you who can build it with you.

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From brief to building.In 2–4 weeks.