For StartupsStop hiring like a Fortune 500.
Stop hiring like a Fortune 500.
You're a startup.
Recruiting agencies are slow. In-house hiring is expensive. Job boards are noise. Bench gives you a third option: a curated talent pool, ready to start, fully managed — the way startups should hire.
Why outsourceThree things you get back
Three things you get back
when you hire with us: time, money, focus.
/ Time
Hire in days, not quarters.
Active talent pool means we ship a shortlist within 4 days. Your competitors are still drafting JDs.
/ Money
Save up to 70% of burn.
Senior talent at fractions of SF/NYC costs. Extend your runway by months, not weeks.
/ Focus
Build, don't babysit ops.
We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, equipment, and benefits. You handle product.
Cost vs in-houseThe math is brutal.
The math is brutal.
Here it is anyway.
Real numbers for hiring a senior fullstack engineer. Annual, fully loaded.
Category
SF / NYC In-house
Bench
Base salary
$180,000
$55,000
Benefits & taxes (~30%)
$54,000
Included
Recruiting fees (~20%)
$36,000
$0
Equipment & software
$4,000
Included
Time to hire
10–14 weeks
4–10 days
Compliance & legal
Your problem
Fully handled
Annual total
~$274,000
~$72,000
Numbers are illustrative averages. Final pricing depends on role, seniority, and engagement type.
We act as the Employer of Record (EOR) in 150+ countries. That means we sign the local contract, run local payroll, handle tax withholdings, and provide statutory benefits. You get one clean invoice and zero entity headaches.
Two simple options: monthly subscription (most common — ideal for ongoing roles) or fixed-term project. Either way, you can scale up, down, or pause with 30 days' notice. No long-term lock-ins.
Every candidate goes through three stages: technical screen (live coding or work-sample), structured behavioral interview, and a reference check with previous employers. Only ~6% make it into our active pool.
IP assignment clauses are baked into every contract — your code, designs, and product work belong to you, full stop. NDAs and data security protocols are standard. We can also accommodate custom DPAs and enterprise security reviews.
You pay us monthly in USD, EUR, or GBP via wire, ACH, or card. We handle local-currency payouts to talent. One invoice for as many people as you have on the team.
We offer a no-questions-asked 30-day match guarantee. If a hire isn't the right fit, we'll source a replacement at no additional cost. After that, our standard 30-day notice applies.
Yes. African time zones overlap with Europe (full overlap) and the Americas (4–8 hours of daily overlap). We staff for your hours, not the other way around. Many of our talent already works EST or PST hours.
Run the math once.
You'll never go back.
Tell us about your role. We'll send 2–3 hand-picked profiles within 4 days, plus a custom cost estimate.