3 reasons why US companies are actively hiring Latam software developers for remote work

We’re coming to the end of 2022 and finally, things are looking better Covid-wise. Yes, Covid has probably been the most used word for the last three years and most people would agree that Covid basically disrupted, worsened, and even improved many things around the world.

So, what did Covid actually improve? We’d like to use the word ‘‘boost’’ for what we’re about to jump into.

Remote work - before and now

Believe it or not, remote work was actually a thing before Covid was the new nasty kid on the block. According to Pew Research, ‘‘Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly six-in-ten U.S. workers who say their jobs can mainly be done from home (59%) are working from home all or most of the time.’’ Before the pandemic hit the world, a mere 3% of the population was working remotely. After WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the percentage of remote workers increased to 20-30%.

This is now a global phenomenon, and although we’re going to continue diving into statistics here, remote work has definitely seen a boost all around the world.

This has also led to an incredible increase in talent around the world landing remote jobs for companies outside their home country. Geographical boundaries no longer have a stronghold on work limitations and job placement. This is especially the case for people in the tech space. US companies are now offering exciting remote work opportunities to tech-savvy individuals all over Latin America, with countries like Mexico being a hot-spot breeding ground for the very best tech talent to be found.

So, why are US companies looking for skilled tech talent (such as software developers) beyond borders? Here, we give you three easy-to-digest answers to that question, and if you’re a software developer yourself, how you can start your remote work journey on the right foot.