LATAM Recruiting | AI & Tech Talent | U.S. Startups | SaaS | LinkedIn Recruiting / SDR and sales representatives hires / Virtual assistants
Helping U.S. startups and high-growth companies scale smarter and faster by hiring world-class nearshore talent across LATAM from AI/ML Engineers, Software Developers, DevOps, and Data Engineers to product, sales, and operations professionals.
Proven experience in LATAM tech recruitment and remote hiring, with successful placements across the U.S., Canada, Spain, France, and Latin America (Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, and more).
I’m Juan Diego Hernández, bilingual technical recruiter and founder of Séligo Tech, with 9+ years of experience hiring across the U.S., LATAM, and Europe.
I'm also part of AI Artisans, a company focused on placing AI talent for growing companies.
🔹 Why Work With Me
AI-Focused Recruiting Expertise
I’ve recruited for roles across the AI talent spectrum, including:
• AI/ML Engineer, Machine Learning Researcher, Generative AI Engineer, AI Automation Engineer, Prompt Engineer, NLP Engineer, AI Architect, MLOps, AI Product Manager, Applied Scientist, AI Infrastructure/Platform Engineer, Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and more.
I understand the AI stack and tools I recruit for:
• LLMs & AI platforms: OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic Claude, Gemini, Groq, LangChain, RAG architectures
• AI Ops & deployment: Docker, AWS, GCP, CI/CD, vector databases, Supabase, PostgreSQL
• AI automation tools & no-code: Zapier, Make, n8n, API integrations
• AI use cases: automation agents, conversational AI, AI-driven SDRs, AI data pipelines, embeddings, fine-tuning, hiring automation
🔹 What You Get
✅ AI role clarity that drives business results – I help define AI roles around outcomes: automation, product enhancement, data intelligence—not just job titles.
✅ Candidate pipelines that convert – leveraged through my 50,000+ LinkedIn audience and 300+ recruiter network across LATAM specialized in tech and AI.
✅ AI-enhanced recruiting workflows – sourcing automation, AI-powered outreach, structured scorecards, technical screening frameworks, and interview systems for AI, engineering, and data roles.
✅ Faster hiring, lower risk – I've helped startups reduce time-to-hire by 40%+, improve retention, and secure senior AI/tech talent with niche stacks (.Net, Python, AWS, React, Node, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain).
✅ Operational visibility & control – ATS setup (Greenhouse, SmartRecruiters, Oracle Cloud, Workable, BambooHR, Teamtailor) + weekly reports, dashboards, and employer branding support.
🔹 Industries & Regions Served
Industries: AI startups, SaaS, fintech, healthcare tech, data platforms, consulting firms, Web3, and real estate tech.
Countries I’ve placed talent in: U.S., Canada, Spain, France, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, and more.
🔹 Roles I’ve Successfully Filled
AI & Data: AI Engineer, Generative AI Engineer, AI Automation Engineer, NLP Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Architect, AI Product Manager, MLOps, Data Scientist (AI/ML focus), AI Research Engineer, AI Content Strategist.
Software & Infrastructure: Tech Leads, Full-Stack Developers, Backend/Frontend, DevOps, Cloud, SRE, Cybersecurity, Flutter, Mobile, Blockchain.
Business & Operations: Product Manager, SDR, Digital Marketer, Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, Sales Ops, Customer Success, Finance Analyst.
📈 Impact Delivered
• Built AI and engineering teams in LATAM that saved U.S. startups 50–70% in hiring costs without sacrificing quality.
• Designed scalable hiring pipelines using AI tools, automation, and structured interviewing—cutting time-to-hire by 40%+.
• Advised startups on how to structure AI teams, employer branding, sourcing strategies, and remote-first operations.
Beyond engineering, my LATAM recruiting network covers the full talent spectrum U.S. companies need to scale remotely
:🎯 Sales & Revenue Roles, SDRs, Account Executives, BDRs, Sales Ops, Customer Success Managers, and Growth Marketers sourced and screened for U.S.-facing, remote-first environments
🎯 Operational & Admin Roles , Bilingual Virtual Assistants, Executive Assistants, Operations Coordinators, and Customer Support specialists vetted for English proficiency, time-zone alignment, and tools like Notion, HubSpot, Slack, and AsanaOne recruiter, one network, every hire.
👉 If you're a founder or hiring leader building AI or engineering teams, I can step in as your fractional AI & Talent Partner bringing you senior talent, a scalable system, and more time to grow your business.
Internet Recruiting
IT Recruiting
Recruiting
Zoho Recruit
eRecruit
HR & Recruiting Software
SmartRecruiters
LinkedIn Recruiting
IT Sourcing
Sourcing
Lever
Breezy HR
Workable
Recruiterbox
Recruiting Process Consulting
Anthony D.
Medellin, Colombia
$45/hr
4.3
10 jobs
I'm a professional recruiter specializing in sourcing top-tier software engineers in Latin America. With over seven years of experience in IT recruitment, I have worked across the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and process optimization.
Throughout my career, I’ve helped companies scale their engineering teams efficiently. If you name a role, there’s a good chance I already have a pipeline; if not, I’m always up for the challenge
What I bring to a project:
✔️LinkedIn Recruitment: Sourcing Candidates, Interviewing, Follow-up, Creating Feedback/Reports, Appointment Setting, Salary Negotiation, etc.
✔️Sales: Developing trust with candidates by providing information about the project, culture, values, and vision of the company. Creating messages that resonate with top-notch candidates.
✔️Consultancy: Overseeing your hiring process, metrics, standards, and practices to find stoppers and improve overall hiring speed to 2 weeks or less.
✔️Alternative plans if the REQ is not achievable due to market limits.
Achievements:
✅ Built a bench of 5+ qualified and ready to hire Data and AI Engineers from Colombia in the space of a month - US-based Software Development firm.
✅ Hired 10+ software engineers from Colombia in the space of 3 months. (Java+React Engineers, Scrum Master, Mobile Engineers, QA Manual Engineers) - Indian consultancy company with HQ in the US.
✅Hired a team of QA Automation Engineers from scratch, including the Lead (4 Engineers)
✅Worked with a Pre-seed funding startup, helping them hire candidates within one week to achieve company goals.
✅Helped different businesses with routine hires, summing a total of 100+ hires
Quality, transparency, and long-term hiring success define my approach to work. I would be happy to help with your project. I’m not sure if I'm the right fit for your business yet, but let's jump on a quick call to discuss your current situation and make a plan to help you hire and retain top-notch talent in Latin America⚡️
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✅ Key Taglines:
"Technical Recruiter" AND "Talent Sourcing Specialist" AND "Talent Scout" AND "Talent Acquisition" AND "Recruitment Researcher" AND Headhunter AND Headhunting AND "Linkedin Research" OR "LinkedIn Researcher" AND "Technical Sourcer" AND "Tech Sourcer" AND "Talent Sourcer" AND "Sourcer" OR "Lead Generation" AND "Executive Search"
IT Recruiting
Resume Screening
Boolean Search
Google Workspace
Leadership Skills
Online Market Research
Contract Negotiation
Interpersonal Skills
Enid G.
Medellin, Colombia
$16/hr
5.0
7 jobs
IT Recruiter | Reverse Recruiter | Sourcing | Job Posting | Recruiting | Resume Screening | LinkedIn Recruiting | Recruitment Specialist | HR | Talent Acquisition | Global Recruiter | | IT Recruiting | HR & Recruiting Software | HR Virtual Assistant
👋 Hi there!
I’m Enid Granada, a psychologist with 5 years of experience in strategic recruitment for companies across different industries, with a strong focus on tech talent.
📌 What I offer:
- IT Recruitment: developers, data specialists, cloud engineers, DevOps, QA testers, cybersecurity, UX/UI, product owners, and more.
- Generalist roles selection: admin, sales, customer service, back office.
- Sourcing and headhunting to attract top talent across LATAM and globally.
- Job posting: writing attractive job descriptions for job boards and professional networks.
- Resume screening and competency-based interviews.
- Full-cycle recruitment management: posting, scheduling, assessments, interviews, follow-ups, and closing.
- Advisory and employability support for professionals.
- LinkedIn profile optimization to increase visibility and job opportunities.
🧠 Why work with me?
-Proven experience recruiting across LATAM.
-Fully remote project support.
-Clear, fast, and result-oriented communication.
-Commitment, empathy, and strategic business understanding.
⚡ English: I handle written communication supported by technological tools, which has allowed me to successfully manage processes with bilingual candidates and documentation.
🚀 Ready to find the right candidate or boost your LinkedIn presence? Let’s get started!
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Sourcing
Candidate Interviewing
Recruiting
Resume Screening
IT Sourcing
Sourcing
Virtual Assistance
LinkedIn Recruiting
LinkedIn Profile Creation
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Santiago M.
Barranquilla, Colombia
$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs
Senior IT recruiter specializing in talent acquisition for the ever-evolving field of Information Technology. With a wealth of experience and a deep passion for connecting exceptional professionals with top-tier organizations, I bring valuable expertise to the table.
Throughout my career, I have built an extensive network of IT professionals, enabling me to tap into both passive and active job seekers who possess the right blend of technical prowess and cultural fit for each organization. By leveraging my robust network, I have successfully placed numerous candidates in prominent positions, contributing to their career growth and the success of the organizations they serve.
To achieve optimal results, I adopt a meticulous approach to the recruitment process. I collaborate closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of their requirements, organizational culture, and strategic objectives. By aligning these factors, I can accurately identify candidates who not only excel technically but also possess the soft skills and cultural alignment necessary for long-term success.
Overall, as a Senior IT Recruiter, I bring a strategic and results-driven mindset to each recruitment engagement. My goal is to connect exceptional IT professionals with forward-thinking organizations, thereby contributing to their growth and success. I am excited to collaborate with motivated clients and outstanding candidates on Upwork, leveraging the platform's vast resources and global reach to create meaningful connections and drive transformative outcomes.
Candidate Evaluation
Candidate Management
Candidate Sourcing
Candidate Interviewing
IT Recruiting
Recruiting
Tech & IT
Candidate Interview Consulting
LinkedIn Recruiting
Hiring Strategy
Brand Positioning
Recruiting Process Consulting
IT Sourcing
Team Alignment
Job Posting
Felipe G.
Bogota, Colombia
$12/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in the US market, currently
leveraging AI-driven workflows to optimize full-cycle technical recruitment. Proven track
record in blending agile sourcing methodologies with a deep understanding of the Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Expert at bridging the gap between complex technical
requirements and high-potential talent identification.
IT Recruiting
Recruiting
Data Entry
Virtual Assistance
CRM Software
Sourcing
Email Management
Account Management
Accounts Payable
HR & Recruiting Software
Zoho Recruit
LinkedIn Recruiting
Human Resource Management
Communications
Customer Service
Email Support
Microsoft Excel
Miguel S.
Medellin, Colombia
$25/hr
5.0
61 jobs
Hiring senior tech talent in the U.S. is expensive, slow, and competitive. Hiring in Latin America doesn't have to be, if you know the market.
I help U.S.-based companies build remote engineering teams across LATAM, combining 9+ years of recruiting expertise with AI-powered sourcing and screening. The result? Faster matches, sharper candidate fit, and a hiring process that moves at the speed your team needs.
What working with me looks like:
- Save 40–50% on total compensation vs. U.S. rates, without compromising seniority or English level
- 3 to 5 qualified candidates in 5 to 10 days, powered by AI-driven sourcing and human-led vetting
- Fluent English speakers who can communicate confidently in meetings, docs, and async collaboration
- Compliant hiring guidance on contractors, EOR, or local entity, whichever fits your setup
- Real salary insights by country, role, and seniority so your offers actually convert
Our process:
1. Discovery call. We align on the role, your tech stack, team culture, and what "great" looks like for you.
2. Kickoff. We launch the search using AI-assisted sourcing to cast a wide net across LATAM.
3. AI + human vetting. Candidates are screened for technical fit, English, and experience before they ever reach you.
4. You review top matches. 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates land in your inbox within 5 to 10 days.
10+ years recruiting in LATAM, 10,000+ engineers vetted. Let's build your team.
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Roles I've recruited: Senior Developers, Software Engineers, Full-Stack Developers, Frontend Developers, Backend Developers, UI/UX Designers, QA Engineers (Manual & Automation), Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, IT Support Engineers, IT Project Managers, Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, ERP Consultants.
Technologies I've recruited for: JavaScript (React, Angular, Node.js, Vue, Express, MongoDB), Ruby on Rails, PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP), CMS (WordPress, Drupal), Ecommerce (Magento, Shopify), Java (Spring, Hibernate), Python (Django, Flask), .NET, React Native, Swift, Android SDK, Flutter, Cloud Services (AWS, Azure). Always open to new stacks.
Internet Recruiting
Recruiting
Resume Screening
Human Resource Management
LinkedIn Recruiting
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