# HopHR - LATAM Tech Talent Discovery Platform > HopHR connects US companies with pre-vetted data scientists, ML engineers, AI specialists, and tech professionals from Latin America. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA. --- ## What is HopHR? HopHR is a specialized tech talent recruitment platform focused on Latin America (LATAM). We identify, vet, and match elite data science, machine learning, AI, and software engineering professionals from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and other LATAM countries with US and international companies. Our 16-day vetting process evaluates candidates on technical skills, English proficiency, communication, and cultural fit. Only the top candidates are listed on our platform. --- ## Services ### Direct Hire Placement Full-time, permanent positions. Success fee: 25% of first-year base salary, due 30 days after the candidate's start date. 60-day replacement guarantee if the candidate leaves or is terminated for performance reasons within that window. ### Contract / Hourly Staffing Hourly rate placements on a case-by-case basis. Ideal for project-based work, short-term engagements, or companies wanting to try before committing to a full hire. ### Diversity Hiring Specialized talent pipelines for underrepresented groups in tech. --- ## Talent Categories ### Data Science & Analytics Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Engineers, Analytics Engineers. Skills include Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, dbt, statistical modeling, A/B testing, causal inference. ### Machine Learning & AI ML Engineers, AI Engineers, AI Researchers, MLOps Engineers, AI Product Managers. Skills include PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG systems, vector databases, model deployment, Kubernetes, SageMaker. ### Data Engineering Data Engineers, Data Architects, ETL Developers. Skills include Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks. ### Software Engineering Full-Stack Engineers, Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers. Skills include React, Node.js, Python, Go, Java, TypeScript, AWS, GCP, Azure. --- ## Why LATAM Talent? **Time Zone Alignment**: LATAM professionals work in US time zones (EST−3h to PST+1h), enabling real-time collaboration — unlike offshore talent in Asia or Eastern Europe. **Cost Efficiency**: 40–60% savings compared to equivalent US-based engineers, without sacrificing quality. **English Proficiency**: HopHR only presents candidates with strong English communication skills. All candidates pass an English assessment during vetting. **Technical Quality**: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia produce hundreds of thousands of STEM graduates annually. Many top LATAM engineers have worked at US companies like Google, Amazon, Mercado Libre, and Nubank. **Cultural Alignment**: LATAM professionals typically share work culture, values, and communication styles with US teams, reducing friction in collaboration. --- ## The 16-Day Vetting Process 1. **Application & Resume Review** (Days 1–2): Initial screening for technical background and experience. 2. **Technical Assessment** (Days 3–6): Role-specific coding challenges, case studies, or take-home projects. 3. **Technical Interview** (Days 7–10): Live coding session or systems design interview with a senior HopHR engineer. 4. **English & Communication Assessment** (Days 11–13): Spoken and written English proficiency evaluation. 5. **Cultural & Behavioral Interview** (Days 14–15): Soft skills, work style, and team fit evaluation. 6. **Profile Finalization** (Day 16): Candidate profile reviewed and published. --- ## Platform Features - Browse 500+ pre-vetted LATAM tech professionals - Filter by job function, seniority level, location/country, skills, and availability - View hourly rate ranges (US/Canada candidates have private rates for compliance) - Candidate profiles include skill tags, experience summary, seniority level, and location - FAQ sections tailored to each talent segment - SEO-optimized pages for hundreds of role/location/skill combinations --- ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://hophr.com/ - Browse All Talent: https://hophr.com/talent - Data Scientists: https://hophr.com/talent/data-scientist - ML Engineers: https://hophr.com/talent/ml-engineer - AI Engineers: https://hophr.com/talent/ai-engineer - Data Engineers: https://hophr.com/talent/data-engineer - Data Analysts: https://hophr.com/talent/data-analyst - MLOps Engineers: https://hophr.com/talent/mlops-engineer - Full-Stack Engineers: https://hophr.com/talent/fullstack-engineer - Why LATAM: https://hophr.com/why-latam - About HopHR: https://hophr.com/about - How It Works: https://hophr.com/how-it-works - Case Studies: https://hophr.com/case-studies - Blog: https://hophr.com/blog - Start Hiring: https://hophr.com/start-hiring - Start Hiring: https://hophr.com/start-hiring - Clients FAQ: https://hophr.com/clients-faq - Candidates FAQ: https://hophr.com/candidates-faq - Privacy Policy: https://hophr.com/privacy - Terms & Conditions: https://hophr.com/terms --- ## Locations Served ### LATAM Countries Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, Dominican Republic, Guatemala. ### US Presence San Francisco Bay Area, New York Metro, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, Austin, Chicago, Miami, Denver, Washington DC. ### Remote Options Remote USA (candidates based in the US), Remote Latin America (candidates working remotely from LATAM countries). --- ## Contact - Website: https://hophr.com - Email: info@hophr.com - Phone: (415) 469-1859 - Address: 1990 N California Blvd, Ste 836, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 --- ## Additional Resources - Sitemap: https://hophr.com/sitemap.xml - RSS Feed: https://hophr.com/rss.xml - LLMs Summary: https://hophr.com/llms.txt