Developers & Engineers
Hire dedicated AI and software engineers. Embedded in your team.
Pre-vetted specialists across automation, development, and machine learning. They work your hours, in your tools, and report to you. At a fraction of the cost of a local hire.
Hiring engineers locally is slow, expensive, and risky.
A senior engineer in the US can cost you $12,000 a month or more, and the hiring process drags on for months. Freelance marketplaces are faster, but you inherit the churn: people who vanish mid-project, juggle five clients at once, and never learn how your business actually works.
You do not need another vendor. You need someone on your team.
That is what we place. A pre-vetted engineer who logs into your tools, follows your process, keeps your hours, and stays. We handle vetting, onboarding, and continuity. You direct the work.
Choose your engineer
Three tiers. One simple question.
We place developers and engineers in three tiers. The tier you need depends on what you are trying to do, not on a job title you have to decode. Are you trying to automate something, build something, or train a model?
AI Automation Specialist
Connect your tools and automate the manual work.
- Lead routing and CRM workflows
- Data syncing between your apps
- Business process automation
- Simple chatbots on no-code platforms
- Internal ops automations that remove repetitive work
AI & Software Developer
Build real software from the ground up.
- Web and mobile applications
- Custom CRMs, dashboards, and internal tools
- SaaS product MVPs
- AI agents and chatbots that run on LLM APIs
- API development and third-party integrations
- Database design and management
Machine Learning Engineer
Build and train models, not just call them.
- Custom ML model development and training
- Fine-tuning on your own data
- Computer vision and NLP systems
- Recommendation engines
- Data pipelines and MLOps
- AI-powered analytics
Need something more senior or specialized?
Some roles sit above the standard tiers. We source these case by case, matched to your exact requirement. Tell us what you are building. If we do not have the right person ready, we will go find them, and we will tell you honestly if we cannot.
- DevOps and site reliability engineers
- Cloud and infrastructure architects
- Data engineers
- Engineering team leads and tech leads
How it works
Your team member, remotely embedded.
Embedded, not outsourced
Your engineer works inside your team, in your tools, on your schedule. Not a freelancer running their own show, and not an agency taking over your roadmap.
You direct the work
You set the priorities and review the output. We handle vetting, onboarding, payroll, and replacement.
White-label by design
Your clients and your team see your brand. They never need to know Ad Snipper exists.
Flexible hours
Full-time at 40 hours a week or part-time at 20, adjusted to your timezone.
Transparent pricing
Clear hourly rates. Everything included.
No setup fees, no markups on hours, no surprises. The rate you see is the rate you pay.
| Tier | Role | Hourly | Full-time (40 hrs/wk) | Part-time (20 hrs/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI Automation Specialist | $15/hr | $2,400/mo | $1,200/mo |
| 2 | AI & Software Developer | $25/hr | $4,000/mo | $2,000/mo |
| 3 | Machine Learning Engineer | $35/hr | $5,600/mo | $2,800/mo |
All prices in USD. Senior and specialist roles are quoted on request.
What you get with every placement.
Pre-vetted talent
Screened for skill, English fluency, tools, and remote work readiness before they ever reach you.
Free replacement
If a hire is not the right fit, we replace them at no cost.
Time tracked with software
Full visibility into hours worked.
Dedicated account manager
A real point of contact on every placement, not a self-serve dashboard.
Trained on your tools
Your associate works in your stack from day one.
Fast response times
Built for teams that move quickly.
No hidden fees
Everything is included in the hourly rate.
Built for remote teams
Async or live, every engineer communicates clearly across timezones.
Our process
From first call to onboarded in days.
Discovery call
Tell us what you need. We map it to the right tier and specialist.
Interview
Meet your shortlisted candidates and pick the one who fits.
Onboarding
Your engineer is onboarded and working within 24 to 48 hours.
Learn before you hire
Guides to hiring AI talent
Straight answers on cost, roles, and vetting, from the team that places these engineers every week.
What does it cost to hire an AI developer?
2026 US, Toptal, and offshore rates compared, plus the real total cost of ownership.
Hiring an n8n developer
What they build, the skills to test for, real rates, and the red flags that waste money.
How to hire an AI engineer
Define the role, source, screen, and interview without the four-month wait.
Automation specialist vs developer vs ML engineer
What each role ships, what each costs, and how to pick the tier you actually need.
Are offshore AI developers worth it?
An honest look at time zones, IP, quality, and the real cost savings.
AI developer hourly rate 2026
Every platform's 2026 rates side by side: Toptal, Turing, Upwork, US in-house, and offshore, with sources.
AI engineer vs ML engineer
The real difference in skills, tools, deliverables, and 2026 cost, and which to hire.
What does an AI automation specialist do?
The role, tools, examples, and 2026 cost of the $15/hr automation tier.
Toptal AI developer hourly rate
What Toptal really costs in 2026, the fees most people miss, and a cheaper alternative.
Upwork AI developer hourly rate
What freelancers charge, the vetting catch, and the managed offshore alternative.
Questions, answered.
Ready to add an engineer to your team?
Book a discovery call. We will understand what you are building and match you with the right specialist at the right tier.
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