Build your own nearshore engineering team—same time zone, world-class quality, half the cost. Hire individual engineers or complete teams, get products built end-to-end, or improve your LLM’s code output.

PineappleLab is a boutique software-development partner based in Uruguay, helping U.S. tech companies scale engineering capacity through dedicated, high-performing teams in Latin America.

Founded in 2012, we specialize in building custom teams—from 5 to 50+ developers—that integrate seamlessly with your workflows, tech stack, and culture. Unlike body shops or freelance marketplaces, we operate as a strategic partner. Our developers are 100 % committed, co-located in our Montevideo offices, and backed by U.S.-level engineering leadership.

Why companies choose PineappleLab
• Political & economic stability (Uruguay = “Switzerland of LATAM”)
• 1-hour time-zone difference with U.S. East Coast
• English-fluent, highly educated talent with a 3-year average retention
• Full transparency: prices starting at $45/hr mid-senior · $65/hr senior
• Offices ready for 70+ engineers, fully managed onboarding, payment, compliance, benefits & retention. We can act as your EOR partner.
• Broad tech-stack support: .NET, Node.js, Angular, React, Flutter, MongoDB, AWS, and more

Whether you’re a startup preparing for rapid growth or an enterprise optimizing costs, PineappleLab helps you scale without compromise.

Let’s build your LATAM engineering team.
📩 hello@pineapplelab.com
🌎 https://pineapplelab.com

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