Scaling a SaaS Product: How US Founders Use Offshore Development Teams
Scaling a SaaS product is an exciting problem to have, but it brings massive engineering challenges. You need to refactor code, add enterprise features, and ensure 99.99% uptime. Doing this solely with US-based engineers (averaging $150k/year) can drain your Series A funding fast. This is why leading US founders turn to offshore teams.
The Talent Gap
It’s not just about cost; it’s about availability. Finding 10 senior React developers in San Francisco can take 6 months. Finding them in a global talent pool can take 2 weeks.
Best Practices for Offshore scaling
1. The Extended Team Model
Don’t treat offshore devs as “outsiders.” Integrate them into your Slack, your Jira, and your daily standups. They are part of your team, just in a different time zone.
2. Focus on Time Zone Overlap
Choose regions that allow for at least 3-4 hours of overlap with your US team. This ensures real-time collaboration and faster feedback loops.
3. Seniority Matters
Don’t hire junior offshore devs to save pennies. Hire senior offshore engineers. They are still significantly cheaper than US juniors but bring a wealth of experience and autonomy.
Conclusion
Offshore development is the secret weapon of lean, high-growth SaaS companies. It allows you to double your engineering output without doubling your burn rate.
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