Why hire software developers
through Underdog.io?

Handpicked Talent

Only the top 5-10% of software engineers make it onto our platform.

Fast Matches

Get matched with qualified candidates in hours, not weeks.

No Cost to Companies

We only charge a fee when you make a successful hire.

Diverse Expertise

Hire developers skilled in Go, Ruby, Python, React, Node.js, Rust, and more.

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How It Works?

1

Tell Us Your
Hiring Needs

Fill out a quick form detailing your role requirements, and tech stack.

2

Get Matched with Top
Software Engineers

We’ll send you pre-screened, interview-ready software developers within a few hours.

3

Interview & Hire with
Confidence

Connect with candidates, conduct interviews, and make an offer—all with zero upfront cost.

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Why Companies Choose Underdog.io
to Hire Software Developers

High-Quality Talent Pool

We rigorously assess technical skills, communication, and cultural fit.

Faster Hiring Process

Skip the endless resume screening and go straight to qualified candidates.

Transparent Pricing

Only pay when you successfully hire.

Startup-Friendly

Built for fast-scaling SaaS companies and tech teams looking for founding engineers or early engineers.

Underdog.io helped us hire a senior engineer in under two weeks—something that would’ve taken months through traditional recruiting.

– CTO, Series B SaaS Startup

Looking for Specific Tech Skills?

We specialize in connecting companies with developers experienced in:

Frontend

React, Vue.js, Angular, TypeScript

DevOps & Cloud

AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform

Backend

Python (Django, Flask), Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Go, Java, .NET

AI/ML & Data Engineering

TensorFlow, PyTorch, SQL, Big Data

Mobile

Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter

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See How We Compare

Feature

Underdog.io

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Time-to-hire
7 Days
3 Weeks
Cost
Startup-friendly
Enterprise pricing
Upfront fees
None
Yes
Best for
Startups, scale-ups, Large Companies
Large corporations
 See why startups choose us over Toptal and Paraform

Case Studies

“As a small team, it’s been a really valuable platform that allows us to better prioritize our limited time and resources.”

Emily Chen, Technical Recruiter

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"Underdog.io is really great for recruitment teams looking to hire for multiple profiles and roles."

Senior Talent Acquisition Representative

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“The interesting conversations and connections with no strings attached create a fantastic sense of freedom. There’s no middleman or forced process—just an open dialogue.”

Monica Ceragioli, Business Operations Principal

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