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Hire Top Data Engineers in LatAm. Same Quality. 70% Less.

Hire elite Data Engineers in 22 days. Only interview talent pre-vetted for skill, experience, and cultural fit. We handle everything else.

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Why Hire Data Engineers in LatAm?

Hot Spot for Data Talent

LatAm has a booming data ecosystem with millions of skilled Data Engineers.

US Time Zones

LatAm data engineers work during US working hours, making collaboration seamless. You’re hiring teammates, not offshore resources.

Seamless Work Culture

Near’s proven hiring process delivers candidates who are both a cultural and professional fit—helping you boost retention and build stronger teams.

Strong English

We don’t just screen for skills. We ensure all candidates have strong English proficiency.

Lower Operational Costs

LatAm salaries are 30-70% below US market. Hire the top 1% while keeping your hiring budget in check. It’s a win-win situation.

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Top-Caliber Candidates in 3 Days.

160k+ pre-vetted candidate pool

We handpick the top 3 for your role based on skill, experience, and culture fit. In 3 days, interview candidates with track records at companies like:

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Hire LatAm's Top 1% Data Engineers in 22 Days

Join 950+ fast-growing US companies building high-performing teams with top LatAm talent—while cutting hiring costs by up to 70%. Hire smarter. Start your search today.

LatAm Data Engineer Salaries and Skills by Experience Level

Make the right hire with transparent salary data and clear skill benchmarks for junior, mid-level, and senior remote Data Engineers in Latin America.

Jr. Data Engineer

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
  • 1–2 years of experience with data pipelines or ETL processes
  • Basic knowledge of SQL and scripting languages like Python
  • Familiarity with relational databases and cloud platforms
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Data Engineer

  • Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines
  • Proficient in SQL, Python, and ETL tools like Airflow or dbt
  • Experience with data warehousing and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Skilled in optimizing data architecture for performance and scalability
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with analysts and data scientists

Sr. Data Engineer

  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Data Engineering or Computer Science
  • 5+ years of experience designing scalable data pipelines and architectures
  • Expert in SQL, Python, Spark, and data transformation frameworks
  • Deep experience with cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Strong knowledge of data modeling, orchestration tools, and governance
  • Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers

See a few of our 160k+ pre-vetted candidates

Marilina V.
Marilina V.

Data Scientist

Mexico

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Data Lakes
Data Management
Data Scientist
Luis S.
Luis S.

Data Scientist

Nicaragua

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

ETL Softwares
Data Reporting
Data Scientist
Eric H
Eric H

Mid Level Data Engineer

Brazil

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Data Lakes
Data Engineer
Ana G.
Ana G.

Python Programmer

Brazil

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

Python
SQL
Lucas R.
Lucas R.

Python Programmer

Colombia

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Management
Matias C.
Matias C.

Senior Data Analyst

Argentina

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

MS Excel
Andy Q.
Andy Q.

Senior Data Engineer

Perú

Seniority

Mid Level

Skills & Tools

GCP
Scala
Data Engineer
Elkin R.
Elkin R.

Data Scientist

Brazil

Seniority

Associate

Skills & Tools

Data & Operations Science
Barbara H.
Barbara H.

DataOps Engineer

Perú

Seniority

Entry Level

Skills & Tools

Ops
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Victor L.
Victor L.

Data Scientist

Brazil

Seniority

Senior / C-Level

Skills & Tools

Javascript
Statistical Data Analysis
Data Scientist

Why Hire LatAm Data Engineers with Near?

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Faster Hiring

Interview 3+ candidates in 3 days. Pre-vetted for skill, experience, and culture fit. Get end-to-end support to make the right hire fast.

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Risk-Free Hiring

Pay nothing upfront. Hire only if you’re happy. Plus, every hire is backed by our 180-day free replacement policy.

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Build Real Teams

Every hire is a full-time teammate. Embedded in your team, aligned with your goals, and committed long-term.

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Data professionals placed
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High Performer
High Performer

Get Top Data Talent and Save up to 70% in Overhead Costs

Jr. Data Engineer

US Salary:

$85k — $158k

LatAm Salary:

$42k — $54k

Save up to
66%

Data Engineer

US Salary:

$158k — $200k

LatAm Salary:

$54k — $60k

Save up to
70%

Sr. Data Engineer

US Salary:

$200k — $265k

LatAm Salary:

$60k — $84k

Save up to
70%

How Near's Proven Hiring Process Works

1. Discovery session

Share your hiring goals and we’ll guide you on roles, markets, and comp. Then align on how to hire and what to offer.

2. Kick-off call

Meet your recruiter to finalize the role and build your hiring plan. We’ll align on profile, process, and timeline.

3. Interviews and hiring

Review 3+ top candidates in under 5 days. Interview, choose your hire, and we’ll handle the rest.

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THE RIGHT HIRE IN 3 WEEKS

After You Hire

Onboard, pay, retain

We support onboarding, payroll, and compliance, so your new hire integrates fast and sticks long term.

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Ongoing support & team expansion

Keep hiring with the same speed and quality whenever you need. Your recruiter stays close to support future hires, backfills, or scaling your team.

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What Leading Enterprises Say About Near

Jake Breuner

Jake Breuner

VP of Sales

AvantStay

"

After building my team with Near, I wouldn't hire an SDR stateside anymore.

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Ashley Black

Ashley Black

Ex-Head of Sales @ Google | Founder

Candid Consulting

"

The talent Near provided is incredibly high quality. I worked at Google for 10 years, where the bar for talent is very high, and I would say the people I placed through Near are comparable to the people I worked with at Google.

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Sumner Vanderhoof

Sumner Vanderhoof

Co-founder / CEO

Propensity

"

Near was a game-changer for our business hiring strategy. We reduced our burn rate and quadrupled our team skill level with marketing talent from LatAm.

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Kathy Patterson

Kathy Patterson

Operations Manager

California Consumer Attorneys

"

Near has allowed us to nearly double our caseload without doubling our in-office staff. I have made 9 great hires through Near in just a few short months.

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Drew Prescott

Drew Prescott

Co-Founder & CEO

R\nd

"

Near not only helped us navigate the hiring process but fundamentally changed our approach to building our team. Their ability to connect us with high-quality, dedicated talent has been invaluable.

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John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Founder / CEO

Mesa Cloud

"

We were determined to work with global talent in our local time zone, and Near helped us find great Latin American talent that has brought significant value to our team.

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Emily Hauber

Emily Hauber

Director of Communications

CITY | Clean and Simple

"

When we send a job to Near, it takes them about 2 weeks to find candidates and maybe another 2 weeks before the employee starts. They helped us find 2 candidates that took months to fill in the US, and they were GREAT hires.

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Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott

Vice President of Product Management

Bonfire

"

It was shocking to see the difference between the talent Near brought versus other firms I worked with. Our hires are extraordinary and a great cultural fit.

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John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Founder / CEO

Mesa Cloud (EdTech platform)

"

We were determined to work with global talent in our local time zone, and Near helped us find great Latin American talent that has brought significant value to our team.

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Sumner Vanderhoof

Sumner Vanderhoof

Co-founder / CEO

Propensity

"

Near was a game-changer for our business. We increased lead generation by 100% with marketing talent from LatAm we hired through Near.

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