Traditional job boards can help widen your talent pool — but they rarely solve the hardest part of global hiring: finding vetted, full-time engineers who can start quickly and stay long term.
That’s where Howdy.com comes in. Instead of listings, Howdy connects US companies directly with pre-vetted engineers across Latin America. Each candidate passes live coding tests, cultural interviews, and compliance checks. Payroll, benefits, and onboarding are handled through a local Employer of Record framework, so you can hire confidently without setting up a local entity.
If you’re still exploring options, here are the top job boards that can complement your nearshore hiring strategy in 2025.
1. Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)
Wellfound remains one of the most popular job boards for startups seeking software engineers. It offers advanced filters by location, skill, and compensation range — and now includes Latin American candidates with nearshore experience.
Use Wellfound to attract active job seekers, but expect to manage vetting, payroll, and compliance on your own.
2. Torre
Torre focuses specifically on remote hiring across Latin America. It uses a skills-based profile format rather than resumes, helping US employers identify developers with niche technical expertise or bilingual communication skills.
The platform offers good visibility, though it relies on self-reported data rather than live technical screening.
3. Remote OK
Remote OK is a global remote job board popular with freelance and full-time tech professionals. It’s a good option for short-term project-based roles or hybrid setups.
However, competition for attention is high, and employers should prepare to handle international tax and benefits logistics independently.
4. We Work Remotely
We Work Remotely specializes in tech and creative roles. While it has a smaller Latin American user base, it remains one of the highest-traffic boards in the remote work category.
Use it for roles that require broad exposure and brand visibility, but supplement it with region-specific sourcing to reach top nearshore talent.
5. LinkedIn Jobs
LinkedIn remains indispensable for both inbound and outbound sourcing. Use its geographic filters to target nearshore engineers in countries like Brazil, Mexico, or Colombia, and layer in “remote” or “English-speaking” as keywords.
LinkedIn also supports company branding — which is key when appealing to senior engineers.
6. Get on Board
Get on Board is a fast-growing regional job platform for Latin American tech professionals. It provides applicant tracking tools, salary benchmarks, and regional insights.
It’s particularly strong in countries like Chile, Peru, and Argentina, making it a good complement to a broader sourcing strategy.
7. Triplebyte
Triplebyte combines a job board with skill-based testing, though most of its reach remains in North America. Still, it can be useful for benchmarking technical assessments when hiring globally.
Choosing between job boards and managed hiring
Job boards are ideal for companies with internal recruiting capacity. They deliver volume, not verification. Managed hiring platforms like Howdy.com solve the downstream challenges — vetting, payroll, and retention — that traditional boards don’t.
Conclusion
For US tech leaders, job boards are a starting point — but not the full solution. Nearshore hiring success depends on finding engineers who are technically skilled, culturally aligned, and legally compliant.
That’s where Howdy’s model stands apart. Instead of listing jobs, Howdy connects you directly with vetted developers, manages onboarding, and handles all payroll and benefits through local legal entities.
Ready to meet your next nearshore engineer? Book a demo to learn how Howdy can help you scale your team confidently and compliantly.