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Nearshoring 201: How to Optimize Your Current LATAM Hiring Strategy

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Hire The Top AI/ML Engineers From Latam For 30% Under US-Market

Hire AI/ML engineers from Latin America with strong backgrounds in deep learning, natural language processing and data-driven model development. Cut hiring timelines and expenses with LatamCent’s 21-day placement process

Happy Customers Hiring Latin American AI/ML Engineers

 

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Why Hire AI/ML Engineers From Latin America?

Latin America is a standout choice when hiring AI/ML engineers.

The region offers highly skilled professionals at more affordable rates than many other locations, providing exceptional value without compromising quality. Engineers here are well-trained in modern tools and techniques like data modeling and machine learning development.

With minimal time zone differences, collaboration feels seamless, allowing real-time communication with North American teams. Additionally, shared cultural values promote smooth integration into existing workflows.

Countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina have emerging tech ecosystems, making them leading hubs for innovative development. Latin America combines talent, affordability, and cooperation for businesses seeking effective AI/ML solutions.

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Hire AI/ML Roles in 21 Days

Most AI roles are filled in two to three weeks, with vetted candidates ready for final interviews in days.

Sourcing, Vetting, & Interviews

We don’t rely on inbound applications. Our team actively headhunts AI talent, conducts interviews, and handles compliance, IP protections, and payroll.

Top 10% AI/ML Engineers in Latam

Fluent English speakers with strong academic records, LLM expertise, and hands-on experience deploying models in production.

Get Pre-Vetted AI/ML Engineers

Recruiters specializing in AI and ML hiring screen each AI/ML Engineer for skills, timezone fit, and availability..

Our Candidates Are Experienced AI/ML Engineers

LatamCent candidates are skillful professionals with excellent English proficiency and impressive work experience.

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Junior AI/ML Engineer

Typically has 1-3 years of experience. Assists in data analysis, implements simple algorithms, and supports model testing. Works under guidance to improve skills while contributing to foundational project tasks.

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Mid-Level AI/ML Engineer

With 3-5 years of experience, manages projects, optimizes algorithms, and handles data preprocessing. Collaborates on model deployment and troubleshooting while suggesting improvements to workflows.

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Senior AI/ML Engineer

Possesses 6-9 years of expertise. Designs complex models, leads development, and solves advanced challenges. Mentors junior team members and ensures successful delivery of advanced AI/ML initiatives.

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Director of AI/ML Engineer

With over a decade of experience, leads strategy, oversees enterprise AI initiatives, and manages cross-functional collaboration. Guides teams while driving innovation and long-term tech growth.

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Cost Savings: Hire AI/ML Engineers In Latam Vs. USA


Hiring AI/ML engineers from Latin America offers clear cost efficiency compared to the USA.

The region provides access to highly qualified professionals at more competitive rates while maintaining quality. Skilled teams handle advanced tasks with expertise shaped by strong education in STEM fields. Additionally, proximity to the U.S. enables real-time collaboration without cultural barriers, easing integration with existing workflows.

Operational savings also stand out, as lower overheads for benefits and infrastructure reduce investment. Combined with adaptability and a growing tech ecosystem, Latin America presents businesses with a strategic option for advanced AI/ML projects.

Salary Comparison for AI/ML Engineers

This is an average based on the top 50% of salaries in the region. Top 10% earners usually have higher rates.

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140K
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40K
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100K
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Our Process To Recruit & Hire AI/ML Engineers In 21 Days In Latam Vs. USA

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Kickoff & Search

Sign the agreement, pay the retainer, and your recruitment begins. Our Talent Partners dive into the market to headhunt 1,100–1,700 qualified AI/ML Engineers candidates who meet your job requirements and timezone preferences.

Screening & Evaluation

Our Talent Partners will thoroughly vet candidates through English language tests, personality assessments, and tech capability checks. We conduct interviews to evaluate past work, communication skills, and set expectations.

Selection & Onboarding

You'll assess the top candidates and decide who's right for your team. Once selected, we handle reference checks, legal agreements, and onboarding to payroll. Your new AI/ML Engineer is now ready to contribute and integrated into your team.





Are You Ready To Start Building Your Team?

AI/ML Engineer

Victoria Moreira

Victoria Moreira

Panama
Salary $56k
Up to $58k
Transformer model innovation | Multilingual model training | Pretraining & fine-tuning LLMs | Semantic & syntactic parsing | Benchmark dataset evaluation (SQuAD)

Tools

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AI/ML Engineer

Caio Oliveira

Caio Oliveira

Brazil
Salary $57k
Up to $60k
Transformer model innovation | Multilingual model training | Pretraining & fine-tuning LLMs | Semantic & syntactic parsing | Benchmark dataset evaluation (SQuAD)

Tools

Hugging Face spaCy AllenNLP TensorBoard NLTK

AI/ML Engineer

Emiliano Gomez

Emiliano Gomez

Argentina
Salary $55k
Up to $56k
Transformer model innovation | Multilingual model training | Pretraining & fine-tuning LLMs | Semantic & syntactic parsing | Benchmark dataset evaluation (SQuAD)

Tools

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AI/ML Engineer

Alexis Paz

Alexis Paz

Uruguay
Salary $60k
Up to $66k
Transformer model innovation | Multilingual model training | Pretraining & fine-tuning LLMs | Semantic & syntactic parsing | Benchmark dataset evaluation (SQuAD)

Tools

Hugging Face spaCy AllenNLP TensorBoard NLTK

AI/ML Engineer

Bianca Ferreira

Bianca Ferreira

Brazil
Salary $57k
Up to $60k
Transformer model innovation | Multilingual model training | Pretraining & fine-tuning LLMs | Semantic & syntactic parsing | Benchmark dataset evaluation (SQuAD)

Tools

Hugging Face spaCy AllenNLP TensorBoard NLTK
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