Frequently Asked Questions for CTOs
Real questions, direct answers. This is a playbook for navigating the strategic decisions around building a high-performance nearshore engineering team.
Hiring & Talent
How can I be sure a candidate who interviews well will actually perform?
Traditional interviews are flawed. Our Axiom Cortex™ AI provides auditable, scientific proof of a candidate's problem-solving ability, not just their credentials. We provide an Evidence Locker, not just a gut feeling, to de-risk your hiring decision. This reduces mis-hire risk by over 90%.
Are we losing good candidates because our hiring process is too slow and biased?
Yes. A slow process costs you top talent. Our platform-driven process reduces Time-to-Offer to a median of 9 days. The Cortex Calibration Layer in our AI ensures we evaluate pure technical skill, not just linguistic fluency, mitigating bias against non-native English speakers.
Why do we keep hiring 'senior' developers who can't architect a scalable system?
Because resumes don't measure cognitive traits. Our evaluation specifically scores for 'Architectural Instinct,' ensuring you hire engineers who can think in systems, not just write code.
Operations & Security
How do I avoid the security nightmare of unmanaged remote devices?
You don't. We provide every engineer with a corporate-owned, MDM-enrolled laptop, enforcing security policies, encryption, and auto-patching from day one. This provides an audit-ready security posture and eliminates a massive compliance risk.
Is my engineering manager spending more time managing vendors than managing engineers?
This is a common 'hidden tax.' Our integrated platform eliminates vendor chaos by bundling EOR, payroll, devices, and compliance into a single accountable SLA. We give your managers their time back to focus on building product.
How do we handle the legal and compliance complexities of hiring in multiple LATAM countries?
You don't have to. As the Employer of Record (EOR), we handle all country-specific contracts, payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. We absorb the legal complexity so you can scale without building a global HR department.
Cost & TCO
My CFO sees a lower hourly rate from another vendor. How do I prove the real cost is higher?
Use our TCO Model. We help you quantify the massive hidden costs traditional vendors don't mention: management overhead, productivity loss from time-zone lag, and the financial impact of mis-hires. Our all-inclusive rate provides a predictable, CFO-ready TCO that is often 40-60% lower.
How do I quantify the cost of a role sitting empty for 60 days?
This is the 'Vacancy Tax.' A delayed feature worth $1M in ARR costs you over $160,000 in lost opportunity for a 60-day delay. Our 9-day Time-to-Offer pulls that future revenue forward, providing a clear ROI on hiring velocity.
Nearshore vs. Offshore
Is the 12-hour time difference with my offshore team really hurting us?
Yes. It's the 'human latency tax.' Every simple question requires a 24-hour round trip, killing agile workflows. Our nearshore model provides 4-8 hours of daily overlap, enabling the real-time collaboration needed to ship fast.