Hire rare developers in Bulgaria long term
We’ll build & launch your software R&D center from scratch, and:
- Hire Silicon-Valley-level tech talent in Bulgaria
- Focus on building teams of 10+ software engineers
- Recruit cultural fits for your company
- Bulgaria’s tech talent pool guidance & salary benchmarking
- Include our EOR solution
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BulgariaYour Own Software Team in Bulgaria
Superior Hiring Performance
8 CVs
to get 1 accepted offer
80% of our candidates
are approved by clients
98,6% of our hires
pass probation
5 business days
to send you first CVs
2-6 weeks
to close a vacancy
2.5 years
is the average tenure of our hiresWhy Hiring Developers in Bulgaria
110,000+ tech specialists
Bulgaria shines with the fifth-largest IT talent pool in Eastern Europe. The vibrant tech scene is centered in bustling hubs like Sofia, Varna, and Burgas, where most of the country’s top software developers are based.
Silicon Valley-grade skills
Bulgarian tech wizards excel in C#, JavaScript, Java, Python, SQL, and PHP, placing them in the top 20 countries in Europe for IT expertise, according to the Global Skills Report 2023. In addition, the country hosts 50 STEM universities, bringing around 3,000 ICT graduates annually.
Unmatched savings
Save a bundle by hiring developers in Bulgaria — cutting compensation costs by up to 45%! A senior software engineer earns about $64,800 a year compared to $117,600 in the US. Plus, enjoy a fantastic 10% Corporate Income Tax rate, one of the best deals in Europe!
Pro-Level English skills
Bulgaria ranks 16th globally and 14th in Europe for English proficiency among 113 countries. Thus, local engineers face no challenges in understanding product requirements, communicating with international colleagues, and receiving feedback.
Cultural similarities to the US
Bulgarian programmers bring a Western mindset, values, and business ethics to the table. They’re renowned for their dedication, punctuality, flexibility, and independence, making them a standout choice for any tech team.
Big tech companies in play
Tech giants like Hewlett Packard, IBM, CISCO, Oracle, SAP, and VMware have already set up in Bulgaria. In addition, the country hosts more than 400 tech startups. Ready to join the club?
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More Than Just Hiring Developers in Bulgaria
Alcor is an all-in-one place to establish and run a turnkey software R&D center in Bulgaria:
- 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
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.
FAQs
1. Is it cheaper to hire developers in Bulgaria?
US-based IT companies can save up to 60% of labor costs by hiring software engineers in Bulgaria. Use our calculator to estimate the cost of your future team of software developers, or contact us for further information.
2. Does Alcor have any guarantees for hiring software developers from Bulgaria?
Alcor guarantees to hire 5 developers in a month, 20 developers in 3 months, and 100 developers in a year in Bulgaria. Moreover, we provide our clients with a warranty to substitute our candidate free of charge.
3. What is the average time for Alcor to close one vacancy in Bulgaria?
Usually, it takes our tech headhunters from 2 to 6 weeks to hire even the rarest tech talent in Bulgaria. However, depending on the availability of developers, expertise level, and complexity of the tech stack, the closing time may vary.
4. Can Alcor headhunt C-level management in Bulgaria?
Yes, our team of 40 researchers and recruiters have hands-on experience in headhunting lead and C-level specialists in the tech field. Usually, it takes us about 5-8 weeks to hire a team lead and 6-9 weeks to headhunt a C-level manager.
5. What about payroll, accounting, and office lease in Bulgaria?
Alcor’s R&D center solution is devised specifically to satisfy all needs of tech product companies expanding abroad. In addition to full-cycle recruitment in Bulgaria, we cover a range of essential back-office support services. These include EoR services, legal and compliance assistance, negotiation of office lease, and setup of IT infrastructure.
6. What else does Alcor’s software R&D solution in Bulgaria include?
In addition to standard operational support, our R&D solution also covers additional services like employer branding, IT RPO, WFH assistance, etc. Our clients also benefit from detailed consultations on various aspects such as taxation systems, labor laws, pay scales, M&A deals, and more.
7. What is the process of hiring developers in Bulgaria with Alcor?
We assign a group of IT researchers and recruiters to hire software developers for each client. Our researchers focus on crafting an enticing EVP, utilizing active search methods, and pre-screening candidates. Meanwhile, our tech recruiters conduct job interviews, assessing both hard and soft skills, as well as the English proficiency of candidates, to identify the best-matching developers for our client. Typically, it takes us 8 CVs to get to one accepted offer. Once a candidate is approved (the approval rate is 80%), we proceed with the offer and manage payroll and legal compliance.
P.S. We close 15% of vacancies from the first CV, while 98,6% of our hires successfully pass probation.
8. Why is it better for tech companies to hire software engineers in Bulgaria via a recruitment firm than an IT outsourcing/outstaffing provider?
IT outsourcing and outstaffing can pose significant risks for technology companies. Issues like team indifference, hidden fees, and potential data breaches are just a few examples of hurdles that can arise when engaging with outsourced services firms. On the other hand, recruiting developers via a trustworthy IT staffing agency is devoid of these risks, as companies keep all decision-making under their control.