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The Resurgence of Software Development Outsourcing

Two decades ago, following the bursting of the dot-com bubble, widespread outsourcing of software development was widely predicted. However, Silicon Valley instead fostered a culture prioritizing technically adept, product-centric founders and robust, centralized engineering teams.

Despite this earlier trend, software development outsourcing is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity.

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Factors Driving the Trend

The increasing prevalence of software development outsourcing can be attributed to several key factors. The tech industry’s substantial growth, particularly over the last ten years, has led to escalating engineering salaries in Silicon Valley and other startup centers.

Simultaneously, the cost of living in these hubs has increased, further straining startup budgets. The availability of qualified engineers has, conversely, diminished.

However, advancements in internet infrastructure and the expansion of globalized educational initiatives have empowered a larger pool of individuals to acquire sought-after software skills and offer their services.

The Impact of the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic normalized remote work arrangements for many organizations. This shift helped dismantle barriers that previously existed between core engineering teams and remote collaborators.

While numerous startups still prioritize maintaining a single, large engineering team in a physical location, the majority of companies we engage with have embraced remote work to some degree.

These converging elements have made outsourcing software development a considerably more common and viable strategy for startups than was the case a decade or more ago.

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