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About Second Talent

Second Talent is a global talent platform that connects Startups & Enterprises with AI-native engineering talent from the Philippines, Vietnam and across Asia.

Second Talent was founded after our previous company experienced firsthand how difficult it was to build a reliable engineering team across Asia. We weren't looking to offshore work, we were looking for great engineers. The problem was that the existing platforms weren't built for that. So we built our own.

Today, Second Talent connects 200+ companies globally with engineering talent across nine Asian markets: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand. We've placed over 10,000 engineers into product teams in AI, SaaS, fintech, and e-commerce, companies that needed to move fast without compromising on quality or compliance.

We handle sourcing, vetting, matching, and ongoing management so that engineers can focus on the work, and companies can focus on building.

What clients say

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4.913 Verified Reviews
Quality5.0
Schedule & Timing4.9
Communication4.9
Overall4.9
Review Summary
Summarized from 13 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
Clients consistently praise Second Talent for efficient hiring processes and quality remote engineering talent. The subscription-based EOR model is noted as cost-effective and predictable, with streamlined onboarding and compliance handling. Responsive support and reliable developer quality facilitate smooth team integration and collaboration, helping companies scale their technical capacity without operational friction.
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AnonymousVerified Review
Posted on Aug 26, 2026

Second Talent made it much easier for us to bring in Technical support while letting our product run

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing4.0
IT Services

The process was straightforward—we got relevant profiles quickly and the talent had experience that matched what we needed for our AI search product. Once we found the right fit, communication was easy and the developer adapted well to our existing workflow. Working during our US hours was a big advantage. Being able to discuss something and get it moving the same day made a noticeable difference for our team. The Second Talent account team was also quick to respond whenever we had questions or needed to make adjustments. From a cost perspective, the setup made sense for us compared with other options we'd looked at.

Aygul Mehdiyeva, Digital PRVerified Review
Posted on Jul 22, 2026

Second Talent stabilised our operations and resolved a longstanding backlog of issues.

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

They navigated the local market well and were upfront about candidate availability at our salary range, which helped us recalibrate expectations early. They worked patiently within our enterprise procurement timelines without complaint. Documentation was clean throughout, important for a company with audit requirements. Both hires are in place and one has already cleared a backlog of ERP issues that had been unaddressed for months.

Mary Parker, Software Engineering Manager di LoopVerified Review
Posted on Feb 16, 2026

collaboration that helped keep development moving forward

Overall rating4.0
Quality5.0
Communication4.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

The onboarding felt simple and well guided. Candidate quality matched what the project required and communication flowed well, thanks to US-hour alignment. The account team checked in regularly and showed fast responsive whenever coordination was needed. The model provided also really cost effective for the level of quality involved.

Brandon Coleman, Human Resources Manager at Branch8.comVerified Review
Posted on Dec 10, 2025

Strong front-end talent and clear communication that improved our design to development flow

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
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Second talent quickly provided front-end engineers who adapted fast and delivered clean work. Working in US hours made daily touchpoints smooth and efficient. Their account management team was extremely responsive, and the subscription model remained cost effective compared to global alternatives.

Eve Jocelyn, Account Manager in Branch8.comVerified Review
Posted on Dec 5, 2025

Their remote engineers helped modernize our backend with smooth

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Their talent quality stood out immediately, especially in how quickly they understood complex legacy structures. Engineers worked during our US hours, making it easy to resolve issues in real time. The account management team always had fast responsive time and the model is far more cost effective than other global vendors.

Daniel Ailee, Business Development Representative di Branch8.comVerified Review
Posted on Dec 4, 2025

A reliable extension to our dev team, with strong talent quality and outstanding responsiveness

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Second Talent shared profiles quickly and we were able to onboard the right engineer instantly. Working in US hours made daily technical discussions seamless. Their model was extremely cost effective compared to LATAM and Eastern Europe platforms. Their account management team responded to every request with fast responsive time, making the collaboration feel effortless.

Barton Dune, Account Manager di Branch8.comVerified Review
Posted on Dec 2, 2025

Second Talent helped us scale our engineering work quickly with dependable developers

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

They delivered strong talent quality within a short time. The engineers became productive quickly and worked comfortably during our US hours, making sprint alignment much easier. Their account management team also had fast responsive time, handling every request efficiently. The model is far more cost effective than LATAM or Eastern Europe platforms we've tried before.

Carla Wong, IT Manager at Branch8.comVerified Review
Posted on Nov 28, 2025

Second Talent supported our engineering initiatives with vetted remote engineers

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

We brought in Second Talent to stabilize our engineering workload during a period of rapid product growth. Their monthly subscription for vetted remote engineers made budgeting straightforward, and the arrangement was extremely cost effective compared to other options we evaluated. The engineers onboarded smoothly, matched our culture well and contributed meaningfully across several milestone. Their team also remain very responsive whenever we needed adjustments or guidance.

Carmen Anita, Head of HR di Branch8.comVerified Review
Posted on Nov 20, 2025

To scale our remote engineering team and keep collaboration smooth across teams

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Our project involved expanding engineering support across several product functions while ensuring onboarding, compliance, and daily coordination stayed simple. Second Talent managed the entire process seamlessly, from sourcing and vetting talent to ongoing team support. The engineers integrated quickly into our workflows and worked in US hours, which made cross-team collaboration feel natural and seamless.

Aaron Li, VP of TechnologyVerified Review
Posted on Nov 18, 2025

We expand our engineering bandwidth in a more predictable and cost-effective way

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Our team needed ongoing support for long-term product development, but we wanted a model that was flexible and budget-friendly. Their monthly subscription structure fit perfectly, giving us access to vetted engineers with solid technical depth. The collaboration was straightforward, and any issues were resolved quickly. Thanks to their attentive support team.

Luke Thomas
Luke Thomas, HRBPVerified Review
Posted on Nov 12, 2025

Second Talent's EOR service made managing remote engineers effortless and fully compliant

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Their EOR solution helped us onboard and manage remote engineer smoothly about compliance, payroll, and contract. The process was transparent from start and their team always responsive. It really took a huge load off our HR and operations and we have built a trustworthy partnership that makes remote hiring stress-free.

Veronica Styles
Veronica Styles, Software Engineering ManagerVerified Review
Posted on Nov 6, 2025

Second Talent simplified our engineering team expansion

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Second Talent really understood our technical needs and managed the hiring process with precision and transparency. We especially appreciated their monthly subscription model for vetted remote engineer that gave us flexibility and cost efficiency. Their approach to talent matching and communication made the whole process simple and faster.

Noelle Edwards
Noelle Edwards, Head of HRVerified Review
Posted on Nov 5, 2025

Smooth experience with efficient hiring support and reliable EOR service

Overall rating5.0
Quality5.0
Communication5.0
Schedule & Timing5.0
IT Services

Second Talent support our recruitment process and employer of records (EOR) needs for our IT Team. The collaboration helped us accelerate hiring, reduce administrative workload, and ensure a smooth employment experience for both our internal HR team and the hired talent. The process was really well organized, communication was clear, and they consistently provided us with qualified IT professional who matched our needs.

Focus

Service Focus of Second Talent

How the team's effort is distributed across services.

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Industries Focus

20%

Client Focus

Small Business35%
Medium Business35%
Large Business30%

The Positioning

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Where we are

Locations (1)

Offices where Second Talent operates.

Headquarter
United States

United States

415 Mission St
San Francisco, California 94105
+1 (628) 276-9873