Hey folks,
If you're running a startup in the U.S. and looking to build a product fast, you've probably hit the same wall many founders do: finding a good full stack developer is hard — and expensive.
Here’s what a lot of early-stage startups are doing to solve this more efficiently:
✅ Why Full Stack Developers Are a Smart Hire
Hiring one person who can manage both frontend and backend means:
This is especially useful when you don’t have the time or budget to build a full in-house team early on.
⚠️ The Problem Most U.S. Startups Face
🧠 A Common Approach That’s Working
Many startups are opting to hire offshore full stack developers on a contract or part-time basis. This helps:
If you're considering this route, just make sure to:
Just sharing this as a helpful direction for anyone in a similar spot. Happy to hear how others have approached hiring — especially if you’ve had good (or bad) experiences hiring full stack devs remotely.
If you're running a startup in the U.S. and looking to build a product fast, you've probably hit the same wall many founders do: finding a good full stack developer is hard — and expensive.
Here’s what a lot of early-stage startups are doing to solve this more efficiently:
✅ Why Full Stack Developers Are a Smart Hire
Hiring one person who can manage both frontend and backend means:
- Fewer hires to get your MVP off the ground
- Faster development cycles
- More flexibility when requirements change
This is especially useful when you don’t have the time or budget to build a full in-house team early on.
⚠️ The Problem Most U.S. Startups Face
- U.S.-based developers are in short supply and often expensive
- Hiring takes weeks or even months
- Early-stage startups don’t always need a full-time, long-term hire yet
🧠 A Common Approach That’s Working
Many startups are opting to hire offshore full stack developers on a contract or part-time basis. This helps:
- Cut down on cost without sacrificing quality
- Get access to skilled developers with experience in popular stacks (like MERN, MEAN, or LAMP)
- Start building quickly while staying lean
If you're considering this route, just make sure to:
- Vet candidates for startup experience and communication skills
- Use clear specs and timelines
- Start with a short-term trial before scaling the engagement
Just sharing this as a helpful direction for anyone in a similar spot. Happy to hear how others have approached hiring — especially if you’ve had good (or bad) experiences hiring full stack devs remotely.