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A tech lead who sets technical direction, reviews code, mentors engineers, and makes architectural decisions for your team.

From premium offices in India.
Same quality, 50%+ less.

  • Onboarded in 21 days max

  • 30 Day replacement guarantee

  • Pay $0 until you hire

Start at the level that fits

All-inclusive monthly pricing. One invoice covers everything, salary, benefits, office, equipment, and compliance.

Junior Tech Lead
$2,500–$3,500/month
4-6 years · all-inclusive
US equivalent salary$130k–$170k
SoTalented cost$2,500–$3,500/month
You save75%
Sets technical direction for a small team or specific area of the codebase
Reviews code consistently, provides useful feedback, and keeps standards high
Makes architecture decisions for features and ensures they fit within the broader system
Mid-level Tech Lead
$3,500–$5,000/month
6-9 years · all-inclusive
US equivalent salary$170k–$220k
SoTalented cost$3,500–$5,000/month
You save73%
Leads a team of 3-6 engineers: sets technical standards, runs code review, and unblocks people daily
Owns technical architecture across a product area or service layer - makes calls that stick
Works directly with the product manager on scoping and sequencing to keep engineering effort realistic
Senior Tech Lead
$5,000–$7,000/month
9+ years · all-inclusive
US equivalent salary$220k–$280k
SoTalented cost$5,000–$7,000/month
You save70%
Owns the technical direction for the entire engineering org or a major platform
Recruits, mentors, and develops strong engineers - raises the team's capabilities over time
Bridges the gap between business goals and technical execution - translates strategy into buildable plans

Not sure which level is right? Book a call, it's free →

Why hire through SoTalented?

Local hires come with invisible costs that never fit on the offer letter. We fold them all into one monthly invoice, talent, office, equipment, compliance, and support.

Salary, benefits, payroll taxes
Premium co-working office space
Laptop, monitor, full IT infrastructure
Recruiting, HR, compliance, payroll
30-day replacement guarantee
Annual all-in employer cost · USA
Salary$135K
Benefits + Tax$28K
Office$12K
Equipment$5K
Recruiting + HR$10K
USA local hire
$190K
SoTalented
Everything, one invoice$46K
All-in cost
Save $144K/yr
Based on 2025 Levels.fyi and Glassdoor medians + 30% benefits and overhead. SoTalented pricing is all-inclusive, no hidden fees.

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Common Questions

Things people ask before booking

  • How does the 30-day replacement guarantee work?

    If your hire is not the right fit in the first 30 days, for any reason, we find you a replacement at no extra cost. Less than 3% of clients ever use it, but it is there so you are never stuck.

  • How quickly can my hire start?

    Most hires are working within 21 days. After your discovery call, we send a shortlist in 5-7 business days. You pick your candidate, we handle the rest.

  • What tools and timezone do they work in?

    Your team member works in your tools from day one, whether that is Slack, Notion, Jira, or whatever you use. India overlaps with European mornings and can work extended hours for US coverage. Most clients find 4-6 hours of real-time overlap, plus async work outside that window.

  • Can I scale up or cancel anytime?

    Yes. You can add team members with 30 days notice. There are no long-term contracts required. If your needs change, your team can change with them.

  • What is included in the monthly price?

    Everything. Salary, payroll contributions, office space, IT equipment, benefits, and compliance. One invoice, no surprises.

  • How do you protect my IP and data?

    Every team member signs an NDA and IP assignment agreement on day one. They work from a secure, managed office environment. We carry the legal and compliance risk so you do not have to.

  • What does the hiring process look like end to end?

    It starts with a 30-minute discovery call, then we shortlist 2-3 candidates within 5-7 days. You interview, you choose. We handle onboarding, compliance, and setup. Most hires are working within 21 days. See the full process →

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  • No long-term contracts

  • 30-day replacement guarantee

  • 50%+ cost savings vs local hiring