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Monthly subscription for remote, vetted, AI-enabled engineers.

Second Talent is a monthly subscription service that provides companies with vetted, remote software engineers in Asia, with overlapping time zones and an unlimited fit guarantee. 

United States United States
415 Mission St, San Francisco, California 94105
+1 (628) 276-9873
$25 - $49/hr
10 - 49
2023

Service Focus

Focus of IT Services
  • Staff Augmentation - 60%
  • Outsourcing - 40%
Focus of Business Services
  • HR - 50%
  • Payroll - 50%

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology - 80%
  • Retail - 20%

Client Focus

35% Medium Business
35% Small Business
30% Large Business

Review Analytics of Second Talent

11
Total Reviews
4.9/5
Overall Rating
11
Recent Reviews

What Users Say

collaboration that helped keep development moving forward
Mary Parker
Mary Parker
Strong front-end talent and clear communication that improved our design to development flow
Brandon Coleman
Brandon Coleman
Their remote engineers helped modernize our backend with smooth
Eve Jocelyn
Eve Jocelyn
A reliable extension to our dev team, with strong talent quality and outstanding responsiveness
Daniel Ailee
Daniel Ailee
Second Talent helped us scale our engineering work quickly with dependable developers
Barton Dune
Barton Dune

What Users Like The Most

  • Their streamlined hiring process and strong focus on talent matching really impressive. The monthly subscription for vetted remote engineer is both practical and cost-efficient, allowing us to scale our team easily.
  • Their EOR process was straightforward and the team handled everything accurately and on time.
  • Their efficiency and professionalism in handling both recruitment and EOR processes. Also, their support team was always responsive throughout the engagement.

What Users Like The Least

  • There were a few challenges with time zone differences, but communication was great and it went smoothly in the end.
  • Not much to complaint about.
  • there wasn't anything significant to point out because everything went as expected.

Detailed Reviews of Second Talent

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Mary Parker
Mary Parker
Posted 3 weeks ago

collaboration that helped keep development moving forward

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Supporting Our App as It Grew

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

This project focused on supporting ongoing improvements for a growing application used by US customers

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Communication flowed well and reliable talent quality

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

No major improvements to suggest, our experience so far has been pretty smooth

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • In Progress
  • Information Technology
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Brandon Coleman
Brandon Coleman
Posted 2 months ago

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

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

UI/UX Enhancement Sprint

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

This was a short-term initiative focused on improving UI/UX components and speeding up implementation across multiple product areas.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Fast adaptation and smooth daily collaboration

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Providing optional design-handoff templates would help.

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Verified via email/call
Eve Jocelyn
Eve Jocelyn
Posted 3 months ago

Their remote engineers helped modernize our backend with smooth

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Backend system modernization

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

We were refactoring a legacy backend system and needed engineers comfortable working with both older and modern tech stacks.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

a strong combination of cost effective support and excellent engineer quality.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

more concise onboarding documentation would be helpful.

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Verified via email/call
Daniel Ailee
Daniel Ailee
Posted 3 months ago

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

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Full-Cycle Development Extension

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

We were building end-to-end features on an analytics platforms and needed additional support for front end modules and data processing.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Real time responsiveness and quick integration with our team

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

More senior level data engineering specialists would be helpful

Rating Breakdown

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • In Progress
  • Information Technology
Verified via email/call
Barton Dune
Barton Dune
Posted 3 months ago

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

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Product Engineering Acceleration Program

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

We were building several new SaaS features and needed additional engineers who could be productive immediately and work in sync with our US-based workflows

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Fast responsive time and consistently strong engineering quality.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

More detailed load balancing insights across engineers would be helpful

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Verified via email/call
Carla Wong
Carla Wong
Posted 3 months ago

Second Talent supported our engineering initiatives with vetted remote engineers

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Platform Engineering Reinforcement

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

Our goal was to reinforce our platform engineering capacity during a period of fast product growth and Second Talent helped us stabilize delivery by providing dependable remote engineers.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

A very cost effective model combined with good talent quality and smooth onboarding

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Clearer role availability timelines would be useful, but not a blocker.

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Carmen Anita
Carmen Anita
Posted 3 months ago

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

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Global Engineering Support Program

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

Our project focused on strengthening our engineering team by adding remote developers who could support multiple product lines while staying aligned with our internal standards. Second Talent handled the end-to-end processes, which made it easy for us to expand without disrupting existing workflows.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Their consistent follow-through, structured processes, and the quality of the engineers they matched to our team.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

a more detailed dashboard for progress tracking or team performance insights would make the experience even better.

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
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Aaron Li
Aaron Li
Posted 3 months ago

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

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Cost-optimized engineering scaling

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

The project aimed to increase our engineering bandwidth in a cost-effective and flexible way, ensuring we had the right talent available for continuous development work.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

The cost-effective structure and predictability of the subscription model.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

It would be helpful if they added optional training or upskilling programs for long-term talent.

Rating Breakdown

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Luke Thomas
Luke Thomas
Posted 3 months ago

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

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

EOR partnership for remote software team management

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

We partnered with Second Talent to manage our remote software engineers through their EOR service. The goal was to simplify compliance, payroll, and employment processes across different countries.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Their EOR process was straightforward and the team handled everything accurately and on time.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Not much to complaint about.

Rating Breakdown

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  • Schedule & Timing
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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Veronica Styles
Veronica Styles
Posted 4 months ago

Second Talent simplified our engineering team expansion

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Engineering team expansion through Second Talent

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

We wanted to expand our engineering team through Second Talent. The goal was to hire vetted, remote engineer through their monthly subscription model. Second Talent team managed the entire process, from sourcing to onboarding.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Their streamlined hiring process and strong focus on talent matching really impressive. The monthly subscription for vetted remote engineer is both practical and cost-efficient, allowing us to scale our team easily.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

There were a few challenges with time zone differences, but communication was great and it went smoothly in the end.

Rating Breakdown

  • Quality
  • Schedule & Timing
  • Communication
  • Overall Rating

Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Information Technology
Noelle Edwards
Noelle Edwards
Posted 4 months ago

Smooth experience with efficient hiring support and reliable EOR service

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.

What was the project name that you have worked with Second Talent?

Recruitment and EOR Support for Regional IT Team

What service was provided as part of the project?

IT Services

Describe your project in brief

We engaged Second Talent to support our recruitment and EOR needs for our IT Team. Their scope of Work included sourcing, screening, and managing qualified candidates across markets, as well as handling the onboarding and compliance process through their EOR service.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Their efficiency and professionalism in handling both recruitment and EOR processes. Also, their support team was always responsive throughout the engagement.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

there wasn't anything significant to point out because everything went as expected.

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Project Detail

  • $0 to $10000
  • Completed
  • Consumer Products