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Remote Teams for U.S. Startups - Fully Managed by F5
Build your team faster and cheaper - engineers, designers, and operators from India, starting at $375/week.
IN SUMMARY
F5 Hiring Solutions builds full-time remote teams from India and the Philippines for U.S. startups in 7-14 days, starting at $375/week. Engineers, designers, operations, and support staff - fully managed by F5, no setup fees.
The Startups Staffing Problem
Burn rate - U.S. engineering salaries consume runway faster than revenue justifies
Hiring timelines - U.S. recruiting takes 3-6 months, startups need to move in weeks
Equity dilution - hiring for equity instead of salary to manage costs
Operational overhead - founders spending time on HR, payroll, and equipment
Scaling risk - committing to U.S. FTE salaries before product-market fit
F5 solves all of them.
F5 Solutions for Startups
Full-time engineers from India at 65-75% below U.S. salary cost
Designers, PMs, and operations staff available in 7-14 days
F5 handles all HR, payroll, compliance, equipment, and onboarding
No minimum contract - scale up or down as your startup evolves
Weekly billing - no large upfront commitments or annual contracts
Startups Roles Available Through F5
"F5 gave us a more structured solution than trying to hire on our own - qualified professionals, ready to work, without the overhead. The team integrated seamlessly."
How F5 Works for Startups Firms
Submit your requirements
Role, tools, experience level, time zone
Receive a shortlist
Vetted professionals in 7-14 business days
Your hire starts
F5 manages HR, payroll, and performance
F5 vs. Traditional Startups Staffing
| Feature | F5 Hiring | Local Hire | Traditional Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost (mid-level) | $19,500-$62,400/year ($375-$1,200/week) | $65,000-$95,000/year | $55,000-$75,000 + 15-25% recruiting fee |
| Time to hire | 7-14 days to shortlist | 60-120 days | 30-60 days (placement only) |
| Recruiting fee | $0 | $0 (internal cost) | 15-25% of annual salary |
| Replacement guarantee | Free, unlimited, anytime | None | 30-90 days, extra cost |
| HR & payroll | Fully managed by F5 | You handle all of it | Partial - no ongoing management |
| Equipment provided | Yes - laptop, software, internet | You provide | Rarely included |
| Performance reporting | Weekly reports via F5 MyApp | None | Not included |
* F5 rates start at $375/week all-inclusive. Annual cost figures based on 52-week engagement. $375-$1,200/week covers salary, HR, equipment, and management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. F5 regularly works with early-stage startups hiring their first 2-5 engineers. F5 handles sourcing, screening, HR, payroll, equipment, and management - founders focus on product, not HR.
There is no minimum. Startups can start with a single engineer or VA. Most clients start with 1-2 hires, validate the model, and grow from there.
F5 requires signed IP assignment agreements and NDAs from all professionals before they begin work. Client-specific IP protection measures are reviewed and agreed upon before the engagement starts.
F5 delivers shortlisted candidates within 7 business days. Most startups complete interviews and make a hiring decision within 14 days. The new team member can start within 3-5 days of selection.
Yes. F5's $375/week starting rate and weekly billing make remote hiring viable for pre-revenue startups managing burn rate. No annual contracts or upfront commitments required.
Yes. F5 covers both technical roles (developers, DevOps, designers) and operational roles (VAs, customer support, finance) - a startup can build its full team through a single F5 engagement.
F5 charges no termination fees. Startups can reduce team size at any time with no penalties. F5 manages the offboarding process entirely.
F5 employees are full-time, dedicated to your startup, and managed by F5. Freelancers are part-time, juggle multiple clients, and have no management infrastructure. F5 handles HR, equipment, monitoring, and replacement - none of which freelance platforms provide.
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