Genty Recruitment
G2Top rated LATAM recruitment agency on G2 and Clutch

Hire a CTO / VP Engineering in LATAM

Access pre-vetted CTOs and VP Engineering leaders from Latin America — technical strategists who build high-performing engineering organizations.

Technical strategy & org building50–65% cost savings vs US3-month replacement guarantee

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CTO & VP Engineering hiring · LATAM

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Everything you need to hire a CTO / VP Engineering in LATAM

We assess executive-level technical leadership — strategy, organization design, architecture direction, stakeholder management, and the ability to scale teams and systems.

Executive Skills

Technical leadership assessment

We verify strategic thinking, org design, and the ability to translate business goals into engineering reality — not just technical depth.

Technical StrategyOrg Design & ScalingArchitecture DirectionEngineering RoadmapHiring & TalentDelivery MethodologyStakeholder ManagementBudget & VendorSecurity & ComplianceTech Debt ManagementCulture BuildingBoard Communication
Industries

Tech leaders across sectors

From FinTech scale-ups to enterprise transformations — CTOs who've built engineering orgs in your industry.

SaaSeCommerceAI / MLMartechCrypto / Web3
LATAM Markets

Hire tech leaders across LATAM

Argentina, Brazil, Mexico — CTOs and VPs from LATAM's most successful tech companies and funded startups.

Why hire in CTO / VP Engineering from LATAM

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Technical strategy & vision

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Our CTO/VP candidates set technology direction — evaluating build-vs-buy, architecture paradigms, and platform investments that align engineering with business objectives.

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Engineering org builders

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They've scaled teams from 5 to 50+ — hiring plans, team topology, career ladders, and engineering culture that attracts and retains top talent.

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Full timezone alignment

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Executive leadership requires constant communication. LATAM's 4–8 hour US overlap enables daily standups, exec syncs, and cross-functional alignment meetings.

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50–65% lower than US compensation

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A CTO/VP Engineering earns $8,000–$15,000/month in LATAM vs $20,000–$35,000 in the US. World-class technical leadership at competitive rates.

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Delivery process optimization

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Our leaders implement agile at scale — sprint cadence, OKRs, DORA metrics, and delivery processes that give stakeholders predictability and engineering teams autonomy.

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Stakeholder & board communication

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They bridge technical and business worlds — translating architecture decisions into business impact for investors, boards, and non-technical executives.

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Your trusted partner for hiring CTOs & VPs of Engineering in LATAM

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From technical strategy to engineering culture — executive leaders who build the engineering org your company needs.

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How we find your perfect hire

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Candidate funnel

/1 — Discovery Brief

We start every search with a detailed intake session to understand your role inside and out.

  • Tech stack, seniority, and team structure
  • Culture, working style, and timezone requirements
  • Compensation benchmarks for LATAM markets
  • Success criteria and interview process design
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No technical leadership direction?

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Our CTO/VP candidates bring clarity — technology strategy, architecture direction, and engineering roadmaps that align teams and accelerate product delivery.

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Engineering team that can't scale?

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We screen for org building experience — team topology, hiring strategy, career ladders, and culture that attracts engineers and reduces turnover.

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Months to find a tech executive?

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Executive search typically takes 3–6 months. Our pre-vetted pipeline delivers first candidates in 7–10 days from 200+ qualified leaders.

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$400K+ for a US-based CTO?

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US CTOs command $250K–$450K+ including equity. LATAM offers same caliber at $96K–$180K. Executive search with fixed-fee pricing from $4,900.

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GENTY vs hiring tech executives alone

GENTY delivers pre-vetted CTOs and VP Engineering leaders with verified strategy, org building, and technical architecture skills.

GENTY Recruitment
Traditional agencies
Strategy, org design, and architecture assessed
Resume review and LinkedIn stalking
200+ pre-vetted tech executives in pipeline
Traditional headhunter cold outreach
First candidates in 7–10 business days
3–6 months for executive search
Competitive fixed-fee pricing
25–33% of first-year compensation ($60K–$120K)
3-month replacement guarantee included
Partial guarantee — often 60–90 day prorated
Executive reference checks included
Basic reference verification only
English C1/C2 + remote leadership verified
Self-reported language proficiency

Top-rated on Clutch and G2 for quality, transparency, and results

Trusted by global startups and enterprises building teams in LATAM

5-star client satisfaction, verified by Clutch

Top Clutch Executive Search Mexico 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Uruguay 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Mexico City 2026
Top Clutch HR Recruiting Argentina 2026
G2 Clients Love Us

What our clients say

Daniel Maloney

CEO, Tailwind

Their communication was also strong, and they made the whole hiring process feel less stressful. GENTY helped us reduce hiring time and quickly filled roles with high-quality candidates who matched the required skills.

Bob Karlseng

CEO, Title Company

They knew the type of experience and temperament needed for the roles.

Kara Banosian

CMO, Stavvy

They did not simply post resumes; they provided us with candidates who were a real fit, saving us time and effort in the hiring process.

Matt Martin

CTO, Tech Startup

GENTY recruitment helped us quickly find software engineers. Their team was proactive and made scheduling effortless.

Paul Rees

CEO, Spikr

The best thing about GENTY Recruitment was that they really comprehended our company culture and needs. They presented a shortlist of candidates in a timely manner.

Keith Hales

CEO, InfoSystems, Inc.

Their strength was in understanding the technical depth of our roles while still focusing on cultural fit. Communication was clear and consistent throughout.

Lalit Mangal

CEO, Airmeet

Instead of just filling positions, they focused on bringing in people who could grow and evolve with us.

Carlo Gualandri

CEO, Soldo

Their project management was very professional.

Melissa K.

Head of TA, Enterprise Client

Reliable partner for building a strong team. We liked how organized and structured the process was.

Praful Chavda

Founder, Startup

They took time to understand our team dynamics, not just the job description.

Greg Williams

President, Audigent

The most impressive fact to us was that they knew our industry and hiring requirements well. They demonstrated excellent communication, timely delivery, and receptiveness to feedback.

David Hsu

CEO, Retool

They not only sent resumes but also brought us candidates who really matched what we were seeking.

Transparent pricing

Our pricing

Choose the service that fits your hiring needs. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Recruitment

from $2,900

Fixed-fee hiring for tech, sales & operations roles across LATAM

  • 3-month replacement guarantee
  • No upfront payments — pay on results
  • First candidates within 3–5 days
  • Pre-vetted & culturally screened
  • Dedicated recruiter assigned

Staffing

from $99/mo

We hire, onboard & manage — you focus on building your product

  • Per-employee monthly fee
  • Payroll, compliance & benefits handled
  • Onboarding & HR support included
  • Flexible scale up or down anytime
  • Dedicated account manager

Executive Search

Custom

C-level & VP hires for companies scaling in LATAM and beyond

  • Confidential & targeted headhunting
  • Leadership assessment & culture fit
  • Market mapping & competitor analysis
  • 6-month replacement guarantee
  • Board-ready candidate shortlists

Salary Benchmarking

Custom

Data-driven compensation insights for LATAM markets

  • Country & role-specific salary data
  • Percentile-based compensation bands
  • Benefits & equity benchmarking
  • Market trends & hiring insights
  • Custom PDF report delivered

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with GENTY Recruitment.

CTOs set technical strategy, architecture direction, and technology roadmaps. VPs of Engineering build engineering organizations — hiring, processes, delivery cadence, and engineering culture. Some roles combine both.

Yes. We place full-time CTOs/VPs and also fractional/part-time technical leaders for startups that need strategic guidance without a full-time executive commitment.

We assess technical depth across architecture, organizational design, hiring strategy, delivery methodology, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate business objectives into engineering roadmaps — plus executive reference checks.

Our CTO/VP candidates come from Series A through Series D startups and mid-size tech companies (50–500 engineers) — experienced in scaling teams and systems simultaneously.

CTO/VP Engineering professionals in LATAM earn $8,000–$15,000/month — 50–65% less than US rates of $20,000–$35,000/month.

Executive-level searches take longer. First shortlists in 7–10 business days. CTO/VP roles average 25–35 days from kickoff to signed offer.

Yes. Technical leadership requires full timezone alignment. LATAM's 4–8 hour US overlap enables daily exec syncs and cross-functional alignment.

Every placement comes with a 3-month replacement guarantee at no additional cost.

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