Table of Contents

• A Thriving Tech Culture
• Strong Educational Foundations
• Excellent English and Global Readiness
• Time Zone Compatibility
• Competitive Talent at Competitive Rates
• Culturally Aligned, Long-Term Contributors
• Why Hire Through Simera?

A Thriving Tech Culture

Argentina’s technology scene is one of the most advanced in Latin America. Cities like Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Mendoza have become thriving tech hubs, home to a variety of startups and global R&D centers.

According to the Global Innovation Index 2023, Buenos Aires was named one of the top science and technology clusters among middle-income economies, confirming its international relevance and innovation capacity.

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Strong Educational Foundations

Argentine universities consistently produce world-class technical talent. The Universidad de Buenos Aires ranks among the top 100 universities globally (QS World Rankings), and public institutions like Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad Nacional de Córdoba further bolster the country’s deep pool of skilled engineers.

Many of these graduates go on to specialize in fields like machine learning, cloud computing, and mobile development.

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Excellent English and Global Readiness

Argentina isn’t just producing strong developers; it’s producing global developers.

The country ranks #28 globally on the EF English Proficiency Index, making it the only country in Latin America to score at the “High Proficiency” level. This makes a big difference in real-world communication, and especially in fast-paced dev environments.

Most developers also have experience working with North American and European teams, making remote onboarding and collaboration smoother from day one.

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Time Zone Compatibility

One of the biggest advantages of hiring in Argentina is the ability to work in real time. The country operates on GMT-3, which aligns closely with U.S. Eastern and Central Time. That means:

• Stand-ups can happen during shared working hours
• Pull requests get reviewed the same day
• Slack conversations feel like you’re in the same office

This is a major reason why Argentina is often chosen over other offshore destinations, like India.

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Competitive Talent at Competitive Rates

Argentina offers an exceptional blend of high skill and affordability. While rates vary depending on experience, mid-level developers typically charge $20–$40/hour, and many senior engineers fall in the $40–$70/hour range.

For full-time hires, salaries are significantly lower than in the U.S., yet the quality of work is consistently high. This makes Argentina especially attractive for startups and growing product teams who need to scale fast without burning capital.

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Culturally Aligned, Long-Term Contributors

Argentine developers are known for their independence, reliability, and initiative. Many are not looking for short-term gigs: they want to be part of teams where they can grow, own projects, and make a long-term impact.

Their professional culture tends to be well-aligned with U.S. companies: communicative, detail-oriented, and proactive.

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Why Hire Through Simera?

At Simera, we connect global companies with pre-vetted software developers from Argentina and across Latin America. Our AI-powered matching system ensures you get talent that fits your tech stack, team culture, and communication style—fast.

• Over 500,000 AI-vetted candidates
• Fully remote-ready and bilingual
• Payroll & compliance handled
• 7x faster hiring process

Ready to build your dream dev team with Argentina’s best?

Start hiring through Simera today: no sourcing headaches, no scheduling chaos, just world-class talent at your fingertips.

Visit simera.io to get started.