Offshore software development in Poland
Better than outsourcing or hiring — build with us your own turnkey offshore development center in Poland, and receive:
- Valley-grade team of 20+ senior developers in 3 months
- Up to 40% cost savings compared to traditional outsourcers
- Employer of Record service – our compliant employment solution
- Zero buy-out cost
- No intermediary in team management
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2.5 years
is the average tenure of our hires
Cultural alignment
with your company values
Pricing transparency
no hidden or buy-out fees
Legal & compliance
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It’s literally your own team
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Key things about offshore development in Poland
Why big tech offshore software development to Poland
The appeal behind offshore software development services in Poland lies in 2 main drivers that propel tech companies forward: huge tech talent pools and slashed costs. Thus, technology giants tap into million-sized pools with coders of diverse tech stacks. That, in turn, helps them build products faster and scale while reducing costs due to a stark contrast between software engineers’ salaries from the US and other countries. For instance, if you hire offshore developers, you save from 30% to 70%: just look for an offshore software development team outside the US.
Shortage on the US market and talent pool in Poland
Tech demand in the US remains strong: there are currently 4.18 million US developers working as IT specialists, while 121,000 IT jobs remain unfilled. As of March 2024, there were 438,000 active tech job postings, with 41% accounting for occupations that require AI skills.
Overall, the US labor market is still tight. The struggle is ongoing: to find suitable candidates for open positions. Plus, the implications of recent layoffs and hiring freezes are still taking their toll.
That’s why, when seeking rare tech talents, companies turn to offshore software development to Poland. Here, tech businesses hire developers out of an abundant 525,000 pool. Let’s take a closer look at trending sectors: AI, Blockchain, Cloud, and Machine Learning.
Software developers’ salaries in the US vs Poland
- AI
A senior artificial intelligence engineer from Poland earns around $6,000 monthly, while a software developer with the same level of expertise from the US gets ca. $11,000.
- Blockchain
Blockchain developers with 5+ years of experience from Poland charge $6,200 a month. At the same time, their counterparts from the US get $11,000 monthly.
- Cloud
The Cloud developer salary in Poland amounts $4,800 a month, meanwhile Clound engineers from the States earn $14,500 monthly.
- Machine Learning
The Polish tech market offers ML developers around $6,000 monthly, while engineers with the same expertise from the United States get $11,000 a month.
Top software development hubs in Poland
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Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland’s bustling capital, proudly claims its position as the country’s premier IT hub. Boasting nearly 378 startups, it spearheads innovation and holds the 7th spot in Eastern Europe. Global heavyweights like Google, Samsung, and Oracle contribute to Warsaw’s dynamic tech scene, making it a magnet for innovation and opportunity. Moreover, Warsaw nurtures the next generation of tech leaders through its esteemed educational institutions, including the Warsaw University of Technology and the University of Warsaw.
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Wroclaw
Nestled in the heart of Poland, Wroclaw emerges as a dynamic epicenter of tech innovation. With an impressive tally of 177 startups, it solidifies its position as the country’s vibrant second-largest startup ecosystem. Fueling this tech boom are the esteemed institution such as Wroclaw University of Science and Technology and the University of Wroclaw.
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Krakow
Krakow, a cultural gem in Poland, is swiftly emerging as a thriving tech hub. With a respectable count of 113 startups, it secures its place as the 3rd most significant startup ecosystem in Poland. The city’s tech prowess is bolstered by its top-tier tech universities, including AGH University of Science and Technology and the Krakow University of Technology.
What is an offshore software development center?
An offshore software product development center is your dedicated remote office with a team of software engineers. Usually, tech product companies establish such centers in foreign locations with an abundance of talent and lower labor costs. Imagine it as an extended piece of your in-house puzzle: a reliable partner that offers software development center solutions helps you with attracting, hiring, and employing Senior, Lead, and C-level developers, dealing with payroll, accounting, and taxes, finding and leasing office space, procuring tech equipment, and providing benefits for your team. All this is possible without setting up your legal entity abroad — ask Sift, Ledger, ThredUp, and other companies!
In comparison with IT outsourcing model, where you completely delegate your product development to a third-party team and have no direct control over it, your own offshore software development company in Poland presupposes the hiring and retaining of the right talent without any buy-out fees, forgetting about operational functions that fall on your partner’s shoulders, and, thus, scaling in a chosen location faster.
Your own Offshore Team in Poland is Better than Third-party
Alcor is an all-in-one place to establish and run a turnkey software R&D center:
- Employer of Record support — no need to set up your legal entity
- From 0 to 100 software developers in one key talent pool
- Establish your corporate culture with your own team. No intermediary
- No buy-out or other hidden fees
R&D Center vs Offshoring Software Development to Poland
Offshore software development
- Cloudy pricing With outsourcers, the markup for your vendor’s service might exceed a development rate by 50%.
- Temporary fix Offshore development services teams in Poland are loyal as long as the contract lasts and won’t go teh extra mile to ensure your product’s long-term success.
- Your provider comes first An external development team will report only to your vedor, treating you as the “secondary” employer.
- IP rights transfer complexities When you engage an offshore software development company in Poland, the IP rights of your product initially belong to the outsourcing team. So think ahead about the safe transferring of them to you later.
- Barrier to investment attraction Engaging with a offshore development partner means that you delegate your core competencies to developers who will leave your team for good. Not exactly the investor’s dream.
Offshoring software development
- Maximized cost savings Your own software R&D team costs 40% less than an offshore outsourcing software development team in Poland. Because you get no buy-out fees & markups.
- Long-term commitment Product development and a sense of ownership attract professional developers as bees to honey. Hence, more loyalty.
- Direct control over development You get your team of offshore developers for ideation, innovation, and growth—without intermediaries.
- Intellectual property under control With direct agreements, you fully own your product and its source code, keeping unique engineering expertise in-house.
- Easy investment attraction After establishing your own R&D center, you will boost your internal software development capabilities and become more attractive to investors.
Companies Scaling with Alcor
Alcor is a reliable partner that meets our hiring needs. We finally hired experienced software engineers in Eastern Europe with strong tech skills and business acumen. Account Managers are awesome!
With Alcor’s all-in-one solution, we got a software R&D office with 15 senior PHP devs and a compliant operational coverage. I really appreciated their transparent pricing structure and deep expertise.
We interviewed a lot of EoR platforms and companies, but Alcor was the only one that provides a combo package of EoR and Recruting offerings. Alcor helped us build a full stack team in 1.5 month.
We wanted to switch from our outsourcing provider, and Alcor has become really game-changing for us. Within a mere 6 months, we got a fully-fledged team of 30 engineers in our own R&D office.
Alcor’s R&D solution eclipses full-cycle recruitment, EOR service, and operational support for our offshore team. Their ‘all-in-one place’ approach is far more cost-effective than I could’ve imagined.
I value their commitment to going the extra mile. We evolved from an outstaff project into an independent company, and Alcor’s support was crucial. They hired and ondoarded 15+ professionals for us.
Thanks to Alcor, we hired four engineers and a designer that strengthened our team. Beside stellar recruitment, Alcor flawlessly handled our payroll. Their approach was seamless and swift.
FAQ about Offshore software development in Poland
1) Is it cheaper to offshore software development to Poland?
Yes, with offshoring software development to Poland, you can save from 30% to 70%, while scaling your company at the same time. Here’s what makes it possible: the difference in salaries & taxes and Alcor’s comprehensive all-in-one-place software R&D center solution without buy-out fees.
In the US, a senior software developer earns up to $180,000 a year, while software engineering experts from Latin America make, on average, $84,000. The regional taxation policies also offer lower tax rates.
Lastly, our approach goes beyond finding software developers. We get you a software team that’s yours from day one — cut costs by not paying buy-out fees!
2) What are the benefits of building a development center with Alcor?
With Alcor’s 360-degree model, there’s no need to engage with multiple vendors to establish your R&D office offshore or nearshore. In one place without additional intermediaries, you receive full-cycle IT recruitment services alongside effective Employer of Record support that eliminates the need to establish your legal entity in the target location. Additionally, we assist in leasing office space, providing employee benefits, procuring laptops and other equipment for your team, and much more. Just share your needs, and we’ll take care of them all!
3) How fast can Alcor build an offshore development team in Poland?
We pride ourselves on expeditious tech recruitment — stellar quality within tight timeframes. Alcor’s average time to close a vacancy when hiring a developer is 2-6 weeks. In just 1 day of our cooperation, you’ll get blind CVS. In the next 5 days, we’ll start sending you CVs of pre-vetted candidates whom you’d want to invite for an interview right away.
4) Can you headhunt C-level management in Poland?
That’s an ace up our sleeve. We’ve amassed 7 years of experience in the industry and accumulated the best practices in recruiting C-level and Lead specialists! That’s why, C-level management positions, such as CTO, CIO, CMO, CFO, and others, come to our recruiters as easy as pie. Our clients attest to it: we hired the Head of R&D for Sift, an online fraud detection application development firm, from the second CV. Other successful cases include the Director of Engineering for Dotmatics and the Deployment Lead for Ledger.
5) What about payroll, accounting, and office lease?
If you hire an offshore application or web development team with Alcor, there’s no need to establish your legal entity in a target location. With our comprehensive EoR support, we take care of all the nuts and bolts for your offshore software developers. It includes the employment of software engineers, monthly payroll management, tax payments, compliance with all local laws, and even more. With our turnkey solution, you can be assured — we guarantee 100% compliance while handling all the paperwork.
Finally, if you want to pump it up, opt for our R&D services with full operational support, office lease, and equipment procurement.
6) What else does the software development center in Poland include?
Apart from the full-cycle IT recruitment process of offshore software developers and EoR support, we offer a wider range of additional services, including IT infrastructure setup, procurement management, employer branding, and other back-office assistance. At Alcor, it’s like Lego: you choose the services to build your software R&D center from 0 to 100 people in 12 months.