Howdy.com

Howdy.com

We help US tech companies hire and manage software engineers in LATAM

Austin, TX
140 employees
B2B
Series A · $21M

About Howdy.com

Why Howdy.com?

Howdy was founded in 2018 to help Austin startups hire talented engineers who work within US time zones in Latin America.

Since then we’ve grown to a team of over 600, and our platform has enabled hundreds of companies to hire individual teammates, set up remote, hybrid or in-office teams, and manage remote equipment assets and benefits.

Join over 200 companies, like Coinbase,Truepill, Vanta, and other YC companies that have hired with Howdy to build their tech outpost in Latin America.

Better talent: Howdy is deeply involved in the Latin American tech scene, regularly hosting meetups and inviting speakers and industry leaders into our local communities called Howdy Houses throughout Latin America. We get to personally know the top tech leaders who are interested in joining product teams in the US for the long-term. These individuals are not actively seeking jobs through freelancer platforms.

98% retention: Developer churn slows teams down. That’s why, when you hire with Howdy, developers are automatically provided with premium health insurance, top-of-the-line Apple equipment, gym memberships, lunches and the use of class-A office spaces.
Your engineering culture: When you partner with Howdy, you're not just hiring individuals; you're gaining access to a skilled local workforce that becomes an extension of your team. We provide full support in all areas, from recruitment to equipment and office spaces, allowing you to build and directly oversee your engineering outpost in Latin America as your team grows.

Company details

Team Size140
LocationAustin, TX
IndustryB2B

Funding

Total raised

$21M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

Y Combinator
Greycroft
Obvious Ventures
EEvident Ventures
Emles Venture Partners

Founders

Frank Licea

Frank Licea

Austin Software

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Jacqueline Samira

Jacqueline Samira

Co-founded Howdy (originally Austin Software) in 2018. Background in economics and startup tech sales (formerly Head of Sales at Shipwell). YC W21 alum. Focused on connecting U.S. tech companies with LATAM engineering talent.

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.