What clients we have worked with say
“90% of the candidates they gave us were very good. A majority of the candidates found by Klyver have been a successful fit for the client. The team at Klyver is personable, open-minded, and communicative. Their flexibility makes them stand out.”
Interfactura“Their service was satisfactory and they responded in good time. Their responsiveness and excellent customer service resulted in a good workflow.”
OptimissaKlyver is a recruiting agency specialized in nearshore IT talent. We source, technically screen, and present candidates from Mexico and LATAM to U.S. and Canadian companies. We charge a placement fee — we don't run payroll or employ the talent directly. The client hires the professional under their own arrangement: as a contractor, through their own entity, or via an EOR of their choice.
A recruiting process, not an outsourcing template.
Klyver doesn't sell a development factory or run your payroll. We find and screen the professional; you decide how to hire them.
You define the role
Role, stack, seniority and compensation range. No volume minimums — start with a single position.
Sourcing and technical screening
We search across Mexico and LATAM, filter for real experience, and run technical screening before presenting anyone.
You receive evaluated profiles
A shortlist with concrete evidence of what the candidate can actually do, not just a resume.
You hire, directly
As a contractor, through your own entity, or the EOR you already use. Klyver doesn't sit in the employment relationship.
Placement fee
A one-time placement fee, quoted per role by seniority. No retainer and no recurring monthly billing per candidate. We send the proposal within 24 business hours. Replacement guarantee based on seniority.
The reason isn't just price. It's the clock.
Hiring in Mexico means working in timezones compatible with most of the U.S. and Canada — live meetings, real daily standups, no overnight shifts.
| Factor | Local hire in U.S./Canada | Nearshore via Klyver |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone overlap | Full (same country) | High — shared working hours, without the 10+ hour gap typical of offshore hiring |
| Communication | Native | Bilingual Spanish/English, no language intermediaries |
| Hiring model | Direct employment | Contractor, your own entity, or an EOR — your choice |
| Recruiting cost | Traditional agencies: retainer + fee | No retainer — you only pay if you hire |
| Pipeline quality | Varies by recruiter | Technically screened shortlist, not unfiltered resumes |
We don't publish a fixed savings percentage — it varies by role, seniority, and hiring model. See the full cost breakdown by seniority →
Focused on technology, not generalist staffing.
Software Engineering
Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, Python, Java, .NET, Node.js, React.
View specialtyEnterprise
Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow and enterprise ecosystems.
QA
Automation QA, SDET, software quality engineering.
Product & Architecture
Technical Product Managers, Tech Leads, software architects.
Go deeper by technical specialty.
Each specialty has its own technical screening process and its own pool of active candidates.
Software Engineers
Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, Python, Java, .NET, Node.js, React.
View specialty →Observed compensation
Two different markets, both checked on Sep 20, 2026. Pay for remote roles with US-facing companies is quoted in US dollars; the local Mexican market is quoted in pesos. They are not the same labor market, so do not subtract one from the other.
Remote roles with US-facing companies (annual salary, USD)
| Seniority | Annual salary | Employer cost (1.3 to 1.4 times) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0 to 2 years) | $24,000 to $28,000 | $31,200 to $39,200 |
| Mid-level (2 to 5 years) | $42,000 to $66,000 | $54,600 to $92,400 |
| Senior (5+ years) | $66,000 to $90,000 | $85,800 to $126,000 |
Source: Revelo, "How to Hire Software Developers Based in Mexico in 2026" (updated Jul 4, 2026; cites Glassdoor and Salary.com). General software developers; the source notes Mexico City and remote roles often carry a 10 to 25% premium. The multiplier covers IMSS, Infonavit, the mandatory year-end bonus (aguinaldo) and profit sharing (PTU) under formal employment.
Local Mexican market (average monthly pay, MXN)
| Title | Monthly average | Salaries in sample | Updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software engineer | 16,697 | 306 | 2026-09-11 | mx.indeed.com |
| Software developer | 16,507 | 4,400 | 2026-09-14 | mx.indeed.com |
| Data engineer | 20,459 | 143 | 2026-09-10 | mx.indeed.com |
| Data scientist | 19,531 | 103 | 2026-09-10 | mx.indeed.com |
| DevOps | 21,075 | 51 | 2026-09-02 | mx.indeed.com |
| Cloud engineer | 21,784 | 33 | 2026-08-31 | mx.indeed.com |
Indeed Mexico publishes a single average per title and no range. Samples under 100 salaries are indicative only.
Questions about nearshore IT recruiting.
No. Klyver is a recruiting agency: we source, technically screen, and present candidates. The employment relationship is defined by the client — as an independent contractor, through the client's own entity in Mexico, or via an EOR provider of their choice. Klyver is never the employer and never runs payroll or monthly billing for the hire.
A one-time placement fee when the client hires the presented candidate, quoted per role by seniority (proposal within 24 business hours). Replacement guarantee based on seniority. No retainer, no recurring monthly fee from Klyver — unlike staffing or retainer-based RPO models.
It depends on the role and specialization, but the approach is a technically screened shortlist from the first delivery, not a volume of unfiltered resumes.
Yes — from startups hiring their first nearshore engineer to teams filling several technical roles on an ongoing basis.
The technical screening process and the exclusive focus on IT talent from Mexico and LATAM for North American companies. Klyver also runs its own AI-powered recruiting platform to speed up matching and screening.
No. Klyver doesn't employ the talent or administer payroll, taxes, or benefits on the client's behalf. It's a placement-fee recruiting agency: the client hires directly, under whichever model they prefer (contractor, their own entity, or an EOR of their choice).
Have an open technical role?
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