Cross-Border Recruitment/United States

Hire elite tech talent and leadership in India from the United States.

Build high-output remote engineering teams and strategic leadership in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune without 30% US agency markups.

US tech companies face sky-high domestic compensation and fierce talent wars. Helix gives US founders and VPs of Engineering direct access to top 1% Indian developers, system architects, and executive leaders with rigorous technical screening, compliant IP assignment, and clear pricing.

65–75%

Cost Savings vs US Market

14 Days

Average Time to First Shortlist

100%

Deposit Credited on Hire

90 Days

Free Replacement Guarantee

Search Principles

Outcomes you can measure, not resumes we dump.

01Technical Rigor

Vetted by Engineers, Not Keyword Matchers

We conduct hands-on system design and coding evaluations so you only spend executive interview bandwidth on candidates who already clear your high bar.

02Timezone Alignment

Overlapping Hours with US PST & EST

We match you with candidates experienced in asynchronous workflows and 3-4 hours of daily live overlap with your US sprint ceremonies.

03Statutory & IP Protection

Ironclad IP Assignment & US Contracts

Bulletproof non-disclosure, IP transfer, and compliant cross-border consulting agreements structured under both US and Indian legal frameworks.

04Predictable Economics

Flat 10% / 8% Success Fee

No opaque 40% margin markups on monthly salaries. A transparent $250 deposit per role, credited 100% against our success fee when you hire.

05Executive Search

Site Leads & Principal Architects

From your first founding engineer to a Country Manager or VP of Engineering to run your entire India tech hub.

06Zero Risk

90-Day Free Replacement Guarantee

If any placement separates within 90 days for any reason, Helix re-runs the full search at zero added cost.

The Market Comparison

How Helix compares to traditional alternatives.

AspectHelix Human CapitalTraditional Contingent AgencySelf-Service EOR Platform
Pricing Model$250 deposit (100% credited) + 8-10% success fee25% - 35% of first-year salaryMonthly SaaS fee ($599/mo/employee) + 0 sourcing
Candidate Sourcing & VettingActive headhunting + live technical assessmentKeyword resume dumpingNone (You must find candidates yourself)
Replacement Guarantee90 Days full replacement at no cost30-60 Days with complicated credit notesNone
Contract & IP SecurityCompliant Indian & US cross-border covenantsLeaves contracts to the clientStandard local employment template

Disciplined Sourcing

Four steps. Zero noise.

01

Define the Role

Submit your technical stack, seniority level, and compensation band in our guided brief.

02

Deposit & Kickoff

Lock in the dedicated search with a $250 deposit (credited against success fee).

03

Interview Shortlist

Review 3-5 pre-screened, tested candidates who meet your exact cultural and technical bar.

04

Hire & Onboard

Extend the offer, finalize compliant contracts, and start building with 90-day guarantee protection.

Direct Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

01

How do we pay Indian remote talent from the US?

You can engage hires either as independent cross-border contractors with US/India compliant IP contracts, or through an Employer of Record (EOR), or via your own Indian subsidiary if you set up a GCC. Helix advises on the optimal path for your stage.

02

How does the $250 engagement fee work?

The $250 engagement fee proves mutual commitment and reserves our senior search capacity. When you hire any candidate presented by Helix, the entire $250 is deducted from the final success fee (10% under senior, 8% for senior).

03

What happens if a candidate doesn't work out within 90 days?

Helix provides a 90-day free replacement guarantee. We immediately relaunch the search and place a new qualified candidate at zero additional charge.

04

Can Helix help hire senior leaders (VP of Engineering, Country Head)?

Yes. Our executive search practice specializes in leadership talent capable of running multi-hundred engineer organizations and regional capability centers.

Get Started

Build your India engineering team with Silicon Valley standards.

Transparent pricing in USD. 90-day replacement guarantee. First candidates delivered in under 14 days.