Engagement Models

The Right Model for Your Project

Every project is different. We offer flexible engagement models so you get the team structure, predictability, and control that fits your goals and budget.

Dedicated Team

A full-time, cross-functional team embedded in your product. They learn your domain, work in your sprints, and scale as you grow. You get continuity, deep context, and a team that feels like your own.

Best for

Long-term products, evolving roadmaps, startups scaling fast, complex domains that need deep context.

Typical team

3–12 engineers (PM, frontend, backend, QA, DevOps as needed)

Timeline

6+ months, ongoing

Fixed-Price Project

Clear scope, fixed budget, defined deliverables. We run Discovery to nail down requirements, then deliver on a predictable timeline. Ideal when you know exactly what you need.

Best for

Well-defined projects with clear requirements: MVPs, POCs, migrations, specific feature builds.

Typical team

2–6 engineers (scoped per project)

Timeline

2–6 months (varies by scope)

Time & Materials

Maximum flexibility. Pay for actual hours worked, adjust scope and priorities sprint-by-sprint. Perfect when requirements are evolving or you need to explore before committing.

Best for

R&D phases, evolving requirements, ongoing feature development, prototyping and experimentation.

Typical team

1–8 engineers (flexible, scales up/down)

Timeline

Month-to-month, ongoing

Staff Augmentation

Individual engineers who integrate directly into your existing team. They follow your processes, attend your standups, and report to your leads. Fill skill gaps without the overhead of hiring.

Best for

Filling specific skill gaps (blockchain, AI/ML, cybersecurity), temporary capacity needs, specialized expertise.

Typical team

1–4 specialists

Timeline

3+ months per engagement

How to Choose

Not Sure Which Model Fits?

You need a full team with deep product context

Go with a Dedicated Team. They'll learn your domain, own your codebase, and iterate with you over time. Best ROI for long-term products.

You have clear requirements and a fixed budget

Choose Fixed-Price. We define the scope together in Discovery, agree on deliverables and timeline, and execute with predictable costs.

Requirements are still evolving

Time & Materials gives you the flexibility to adjust scope and priorities every sprint without renegotiating contracts.

You need specific skills to complement your team

Staff Augmentation lets you add specialized engineers (blockchain, AI, security) to your existing team without the hiring overhead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we switch between engagement models?

Yes. Many clients start with T&M during exploration, then move to a Dedicated Team for long-term development. We design contracts for flexibility.

What's the minimum engagement duration?

Fixed-price projects can be as short as 2 months. Dedicated teams and staff augmentation typically start at 3-6 months for meaningful impact. T&M is month-to-month.

How quickly can you ramp up a team?

We can typically start a new engagement within 2-4 weeks. For staff augmentation, individual engineers can start in as little as 1 week depending on availability.

Do you work in our timezone?

Our teams are based in Latin America (Argentina, Peru) and Miami, covering UTC-3 to UTC-5. We have significant overlap with US Eastern and Central timezones, and can adjust schedules for European clients.

Let's Find the Right Model for You

Book a discovery call and we'll recommend the engagement model that best fits your project, timeline, and budget.

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