Hire remote developers by verified skill
To hire remote developers, run an async process that tests real code, interviews on that code and checks integrity, then meet only the top five. DeveloperHiring does this across time zones. You hire the developer directly and pay a flat subscription, not agency fees or hourly margins.
Edit the role, then see the skill matrix, screening questions and a sample coding task in about a minute.
Why does remote hiring need a different process?
When the role is remote, applications come from many countries, and scheduling calls across time zones slows everything down. The answer is to move the first stages online and async: test, interview and verify first, then talk.
- No calls until the shortlist. Candidates take the test and AI interview when it suits them.
- Same bar everywhere. A candidate in Lagos and one in Lisbon get the same task and rubric.
- Writing counts. Remote work runs on written updates, and screening answers show that skill.
- Integrity matters more. Remote tests need signals like keystroke playback and similarity checks.
#1 Candidate 7737
React, TypeScript, UTC-3 to UTC+2 · code, interview and integrity done
#2 Candidate 8732
React, TypeScript, UTC-3 to UTC+2 · code, interview and integrity done
#3 Candidate 6545
React, TypeScript, UTC-3 to UTC+2 · code, interview and integrity done
#4 Candidate 1909
React, TypeScript, UTC-3 to UTC+2 · code, interview and integrity done
#5 Candidate 8368
React, TypeScript, UTC-3 to UTC+2 · code, interview and integrity done
How do you plan time zone overlap?
Decide how many shared hours you need before you open the role, and write it in the role description. Here is a simple guide.
| Your team is in | Easy overlap | Partial overlap | Mostly async |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Eastern | Canada, Latin America | Western and Central Europe | India, Southeast Asia |
| US Pacific | Mexico, Central America | South America, US Eastern | Europe, India |
| Central Europe | Europe, Ukraine, Africa | India, Brazil, US Eastern | US Pacific, East Asia |
| India | Gulf states, Southeast Asia | Europe | The Americas |
Read our country guides to hire developers in Latin America, India, Brazil and Ukraine.
How do you employ a remote developer legally?
There are three common options. Which one fits depends on the country and how the work is done. This is general information, not legal advice.
| Option | How it works | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor agreement | The developer invoices you as a business | Short projects, flexible work | Misclassification if they work like an employee |
| Employer of record | A local provider employs the developer for you | Full-time hires without a local company | Monthly provider fee |
| Local entity | You open your own company in the country | Larger teams in one country | Setup time and ongoing admin |
Paste events
3 small pastes, from the task text
Tab switches
4 switches, longest 47 seconds
Keystroke playback
Steady typing, edits and reruns
Code similarity
31 percent with Candidate 5759 on helper code
AI-generated code likelihood
Low, style matches interview answers
Signals inform your team. They never reject a candidate on their own.
What does it cost compared with a remote staffing agency?
Remote staffing services often add a margin to every hour the developer works, for as long as they work with you. Recruiting agencies charge a share of first year salary per hire, often in the 15 to 25 percent range according to public agency rate cards.
With DeveloperHiring you hire the developer directly and pay a flat plan, from $99 per month billed yearly, whether you hire one person or ten. See the full math on the pricing page.
Which remote developers can you hire?
Every stack page explains the skills we test and the task we send.
Questions about hiring remote developers
Hire your next remote developer by skill
Paste a role description and get a skill matrix, screening questions and a sample coding task. Plans start at $99 per month billed yearly, with no placement fees.