Hire contract-to-hire software developers exclusively with Terminal
Most hiring platforms don’t support contract-to-hire engineers or charge huge fees. Terminal is different. Our full-stack solution supports hiring and employment and ENCOURAGES contract-to-hire developers.
Benefits of Contract to Hire
Cut down on hiring time.
We do all the vetting, saving you time and effort on sourcing and recruiting.
Evaluate fit before committing.
You have plenty of time to assess how the developer fits in with your culture and existing team before you hire them full-time.
14-day risk-free guarantee.
If you choose to end an engagement with a contractor within the first 14 days, you won’t incur any costs.
Save on costs.
You won’t need to worry about recruiting expenses—or full-time worker benefits until you’ve seen the developer in action.
Mitigate risks.
We take care of compliance and regulatory concerns until (and if) you commit to a longer-term arrangement. We can also be the Employer of Record (EOR) if you hire the developer full-time.
Compare Terminal's Hiring Options
| Direct Hire | Contract | Contract to Hire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetting + Interview/Hiring Support | Terminal | Terminal | Terminal |
| Engagement Length | Permanent | 3–12+ months | Varies |
| HR/Employment Support | You or Terminal | Terminal | Terminal, then You or Terminal |
| Benefits/Payroll Support | You or Terminal | Terminal | Terminal, then You or Terminal |
| Computer and Technical Equipment | You or Terminal | You (due to compliance laws) | You, then You or Terminal |
How we contract to hire software developers at Terminal
Recruit
We continuously recruit engineers for core roles through inbound, outbound, and referral sourcing.
Match
Our talent experts and smart platform identify the best fit and most qualified candidates for your roles and company culture.
Interview
We support and collaborate with you to manage the interview and hiring process. Our goal? To ensure a perfect fit.
Hire & Employ
We facilitate hiring the right developers. We can also manage remote employment, payroll, benefits, and equity by acting as the EOR.
Contract to Hire FAQ
We’ve been able to hire in key locations with confidence, knowing that we’re tapping into top-tier talent. We highly recommend Terminal to any company looking for a strategic recruitment partner to help scale their team.
Ben Clark
Head of Engineering, Smith.ai
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