World class engineers at a great price.
Stop recruiting, start delivering. Pre-vetted senior engineers from our hub of 3,000+ engineers experienced working with EU & US clients, onboarded in 3 weeks.
Hiring locally in the United States
15,000
to 19,300$/month
Equivalent to $94 to $121 per hour
- 3 to 4 months average time to hire.
- Recruitment, payroll and compliance on you.
135% higher costs/year
Hiring with Embedded™
6,000
to 8,600$/month
Equivalent to $38 to $54 per hour
- 3 week onboarding, contracts and payroll handled.
- Not the right fit? We replace the engineer at no cost.
Save up to 118K $/year
All cost included, no hidden costs.
Midpoint comparison: €35 to €50 per hour, 160 hours a month, employer costs and a recruitment fee spread over 3 years. Range: $77,000 to $160,000 a year.
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Monthly cost breakdown
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| Embedded™ | the United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary range | Included | $11,664 to $15,012 |
| Employer cost | Included | $2,400 to $3,100 |
| Recruitment fee | Included | 22% of first-year salary |
| Average time to hire | 3 weeks | 3 to 4 months |
| Contract, compliance and payroll | Handled by Miyagami | Handled by employer |
Employment cost breakdown in the United States
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| Embedded™ | the United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Social security contributions | Included | $720 to $930 |
| Medicare | Included | $170 to $220 |
| Federal unemployment (FUTA) | Included | $70 to $90 |
| State unemployment (SUTA) | Included | $310 to $410 |
| Workers' compensation | Included | $120 to $150 |
| Health and benefits | Included | $1,050 to $1,350 |
Benchmarks last updated July 2026. Figures are indicative monthly averages in dollars for a senior full-stack engineer, exclude equipment, office and training costs, and assume a full-time month of 160 hours. The recruitment fee is a one-off charge spread over an average tenure of 3 years. Salary bands already include statutory holiday allowance where applicable. Exchange rates as of July 2026; Embedded™ engagements are billed in euros.
3,000+ engineers experienced working with EU & US clients, already vetted
Instant access to dedicated teams from our hub in Vietnam, experienced working with EU & US clients.
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Seniors by role
- Full-Stack Engineer297
- Frontend Engineer276
- DevOps / Infra Engineer123
- System Engineer122
- Mobile Engineer117
- Backend Engineer106
Technology breakdown
Languages
- JavaScript836
- TypeScript796
- Python703
- Java414
- PHP344
- Golang213
- C#189
- Rust84
Frontend
- React.js686
- React Native341
- GraphQL299
- Next.js294
- Redux287
- Angular231
- Vue.js229
- Tailwind CSS157
Backend and infra
- Docker839
- MySQL720
- MongoDB713
- AWS633
- PostgreSQL590
- Node.js450
- Redis392
- Kubernetes308
ISO 27001 certified
Enterprise grade security from day one, with the same rigor global enterprises expect.
Enterprise partners
Certified partnerships with leading cloud and technology vendors.
Miro, Cloudflare, Vercel, Supabase
3 week onboarding
From brief to first commit in three weeks, instead of the four months a local senior hire takes.
Your team, matched and onboarded.
Trusted by teams at
"Working with Miyagami was a real pleasure. They kept us in the loop the whole way, always knew where the project stood, and stayed professional, organised and a step ahead."
Olga PleijteManager, DeloitteLet's build the team that clears your backlog
"I'll walk you through the rates, the team setup and the realistic timeline during a 30-min call."
Dale Wesdorp
Chief Commercial Officer, Miyagami
A 5 step quality assurance process
Every engineer in our pool passed this evaluation before they ever reach your project.
- Step 1
Comprehensive screening
Every application is screened on experience, stack depth and English proficiency before anyone enters the pool.
- Step 2
Cultural and professional evaluation
We assess communication style and working habits against European team standards.
- Step 3
Senior-level technical interview
A senior engineer runs a deep technical conversation on architecture, trade-offs and real project history.
- Step 4
Practical technical assessment
Candidates complete a hands-on project, typically 1 to 4 days depending on level. Our technical leadership reviews every submission.
- Step 5
Leadership approval
For long term positions our CDO holds a final conversation to verify personality fit and commitment.
Let's build the team that clears your backlog
Tell us what your roadmap needs and we will map it to a team, a rate and a start date. Most engagements begin within three weeks.
"I'll walk you through the rates, the team setup and the realistic timeline during a 30-min call."
Dale Wesdorp
Chief Commercial Officer, Miyagami
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an Embedded™ engineer?
Rates run from $40 to $55 per hour depending on role and seniority, which is roughly $6,000 to $8,600 per month for a full-time engineer at 160 hours. No hidden fees and no starting costs.
How does payment work?
Miyagami invoices monthly in arrears, in dollars, on 30 day terms. You only pay for hours delivered.
How many hours per week can I hire for?
Most engagements are full-time at 40 hours a week. The SLA model starts at a minimum of 40 hours per month if you need less capacity.
How fast can someone start?
Our onboarding process takes 3 weeks from brief to first commit, compared to 4+ months for a local senior hire.
What if the match is not right?
We replace the engineer at no additional cost. Every candidate has already passed our 5 step quality assurance process, so replacements are rare and fast.
Are there upfront recruitment or contract costs?
No. There is no recruitment fee, no contract fee and no onboarding fee. Contracts, compliance and payroll are handled by Miyagami.