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As AI reshapes the future of software, the demand for skilled developers has exploded. U.S. companies are under pressure to build faster, scale smarter, and innovate at lower costs. That’s where Brazil comes in.
Brazil is now Latin America's largest source of highly skilled, English-speaking AI engineers. With top universities, growing VC investment in deep tech, and a mature developer community, it’s become a go-to destination for hiring world-class AI talent—at a fraction of the U.S. cost.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything U.S. companies need to know to hire AI developers in Brazil, including where to find talent, what tech stacks they use, how to vet candidates, and how to stay compliant.
Brazil produces more than 46,000 new tech graduates each year, many with AI-focused training in data science, machine learning, and neural networks. Top institutions like USP, UFRJ, and ITA are known for excellence in computer science and AI research.
Senior AI developers in Brazil earn 40–60% less than their U.S. counterparts. You get top-tier talent with deep experience—at nearshore pricing.
Brazil’s time zones (BRT, UTC-3) align well with U.S. Eastern and Central time, offering strong overlap for real-time collaboration.
Brazil ranks among the top Latin American countries for English fluency, especially among developers in São Paulo, Rio, and Florianópolis. Engineers are trained in Agile, open communication, and remote team collaboration.
Brazilian AI developers are proficient across a wide range of modern tools, including:
Whether you’re building GenAI apps, fraud detection engines, or recommendation systems, Brazil’s talent pool has the technical firepower to scale with you.
Do you need a machine learning engineer? An NLP expert? A computer vision specialist? Clarifying the role helps you attract the right candidates and assess their relevance.
Look beyond academic credentials. Ask for GitHub repos, open-source contributions, Kaggle competitions, or projects showing models deployed to production.
AI engineers often collaborate cross-functionally. Strong communication, curiosity, and business understanding are just as important as model performance.
Brazilian labor laws are strict. For speed and simplicity, consider hiring AI developers as contractors or through an employer-of-record (EOR) like Revelo, which handles legal contracts, payments, and benefits.
Brazil’s severance rules are strict. If hiring via an EOR, termination processes are handled for you, including notice periods and FGTS payments.
For a deeper breakdown, check our 2025 Brazil Hiring Guide.
AI Ecosystem Growth: +22% YoY in AI-related roles since 2023
Estimated Cost Savings vs. U.S.: 45–60%
Top AI Institutions: USP, ITA, UFRJ, UNICAMP
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Salaries range from $26,000 to $50,000 USD/year depending on role, experience, and location.
Yes. Most of Brazil aligns with U.S. Eastern and Central time zones.
Yes, through contractor agreements or platforms like Revelo that manage compliance.
Use trusted platforms that handle tax compliance and FX conversion, like Revelo.
Most matches happen within 3–7 days, with onboarding completed shortly after.
Revelo makes it easy to find, hire, and manage elite AI engineers in Brazil—fully compliant and ready to scale.
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