Success Stories: How US Companies Thrived with Latin American Remote Teams

In recent years, the trend of hiring remote workers from Latin America has gained significant momentum among US companies. This shift has been driven by a combination of cost savings, time zone compatibility, and access to a highly skilled workforce. Here are a few real-world examples of companies that have successfully integrated remote Latin American talent into their teams:

• Walrus Health San Francisco-based startup Walrus Health has embraced the benefits of hiring remote programmers from Brazil. CEO Kimball Thomas, who has lived in Brazil, acknowledges the challenges of navigating local bureaucratic processes but finds the significantly lower salaries a worthwhile trade-off. As a result, Brazilian programmers now make up half of Walrus Health’s development team, contributing to the company’s growth despite the rising wages in the US​ (ADN América)

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• Jeeves Global expense management platform Jeeves has tapped into the talent pools of Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico for remote roles such as Backend Software Engineer and Financial Crime Analyst. Backed by notable investors like Tencent and Andreessen Horowitz, Jeeves values the diverse skill sets and cost efficiencies offered by Latin American professionals​ (tommera |)​.

• Twilio, a company that enables businesses to make phone calls and send/receive SMS/MMS through a web-based API, hires remote workers from Colombia and Brazil. Positions like Software Engineers and QA Automation Engineers are part of their remote team, benefiting from the similar time zones and the robust tech expertise available in these regions​ (tommera |)​.

• ModSquad, known for providing customer support and community management services, hires remote workers from across Latin America. Roles such as Customer Support and Chat Specialists are filled by Latin American talent, enhancing ModSquad’s ability to offer 24/7 support while keeping operational costs manageable​ (tommera |)​.

These examples demonstrate the growing trend of US companies leveraging remote talent from Latin America to enhance their operations, reduce costs, and maintain competitive advantages in the global market. For businesses considering this strategy, the success of companies like Walrus Health, Jeeves, Twilio, and ModSquad serves as a compelling case for exploring the benefits of hiring from this vibrant and skilled workforce.