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Second Talent

Software Development

Second Talent helps US startups hire vetted AI-Native Engineers and Specialists from Asia. No cost until you hire.

Is Second Talent hiring?

Yes. As of November 5, 2026, Second Talent has 168 open roles on Metaintro.

Open roles

Newest first. Pay shown when the posting lists it.

Hiring pattern

How fast Second Talent is adding roles, and how they're set up.

New roles each monthRoles first posted in the month

138
0
OctoberNovember
November: 0 new roles.

How roles are set upShare of open roles

12%
12%
14%
62%
HybridRemoteOn-siteNot stated
24% of roles are hybrid or remote.

Customers

All 18 companies Second Talent names as customers.

Customers hiring now3

Case studies11

  • Maneva
  • MixCare Health
  • Chow Sang Sang
  • Beyond Cars
  • Anketa
  • Open Campus
  • WELL3
  • Tom Ferry International
  • The Lane Crawford Joyce Group
  • SatLayer
  • imBee

Other customers4

  • SatLayer.xyz
  • Neopets
  • Tom Ferry
  • Lacoste

What their customers say

Quotes from people at Second Talent's customers.

“With Second Talent’s strategic assistance, we’ve leveraged offshore hiring to transform our operational landscape, achieving a 70% reduction in labor costs and enhancing our e-commerce efficiency by 30% . This pivotal move not only provided us with deeper insights into global talent but also allowed us to scale our workforce flexibly and swiftly, adapting to market demands seamlessly. Thanks to these changes, we’ve expanded our reach and intensified our market presence, setting a new standard in the competitive luxury e-commerce arena.”

Fai Leung · Head of Ecommerce and Associate Director · Chow Sang Sang

“Thanks to Second Talent, Beyond Cars broke new ground by rapidly assembling a high-caliber tech team within just four months. This pivotal move accelerated our marketplace platform’s development, boosting productivity significantly in the first half of the year. The outstanding results enabled us to expand our team and product line into three new markets, marking a major milestone in our growth trajectory, which eventually led to our acquisition by one of the leading automotive e-commerce players in the region.”

Garry Yu · CEO · Beyond Cars

““Thanks Second Talent, Open Campus rapidly built a highly skilled tech team of 10 in just two months. This crucial expansion significantly accelerated the development of our Web3 educational platform, increasing productivity by 70%. These extraordinary achievements have not only strengthened our position in decentralized education but also fueled our growth into new markets, showcasing our leadership in leveraging Web3 technologies to transform the educational landscape.””

Jonah Lau · Head of Portfolio · Open Campus

“Second Talent helped us scale fast by sourcing top SDR talent from Indonesia. Pre-screened candidates fit perfectly, and smooth onboarding helped us build a cost-effective team to test a new market.”

Leo W.

“Second Talent helped us build a top-tier tech team in just a month, speeding up our platform and boosting productivity. That growth helped us expand into new markets and led to our acquisition by Carro.”

Garry Y.
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“Second Talent helped us scale fast by sourcing top talent from Vietnam without sacrificing quality. Their pre-vetted candidates fit in seamlessly, and their account management made onboarding smooth.”

Tom F.

“Second Talent made it easy to hire skilled tech professionals in a new market. We had pre-vetted engineers within days, which made hiring simple and boosted productivity fast. Their account management also handled onboarding and HR smoothly.”

Jack N.

“Second Talent quickly gave us high-quality frontend talent that fit right into our team. Pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding, and great support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team.”

Marco A.

“Second Talent built us a 10-person tech team in two months and boosted our productivity by 70%. That sped up our Web3 platform and helped us expand into new markets.”

Jonah L.

““Collaborating with Second Talent has transformed our development and operations. Their expertise in sourcing top-quality engineer talent enabled us to scale effectively while upholding our high standards. The pre-vetted candidates they provided were perfectly aligned with our requirements. This probably saved us 2 months of time and HR costs if we were to do it ourselves. Their account management and customer service ensured a seamless onboarding process and continuous support. With Second Talent, we’ve built a strong, cost-efficient team that fuels our growth.””

Terry Chan · COO · WELL3

“Thanks to Second Talent, we ventured into uncharted waters and swiftly assembled a team of highly skilled tech talents in just a few weeks. They excelled at providing pre-vetted candidates, making our decision-making process much easier. As a result, the development speed and productivity of our tech team doubled once the engineers were onboarded. Their team also offers excellent account management and customer service, readily addressing any post-onboarding HR-related questions.”

Jack Ng · Director of IT · The Lane Crawford Joyce Group

“Working with Second Talent has helped our tech expansion efforts. Their expertise in sourcing top-quality tech talent, including product and frontend specialists, allowed us to scale quickly without compromising on quality or productivity. The pre-vetted candidates they supplied fit seamlessly into our projects. Their outstanding account management and customer service made the onboarding process smooth and provided ongoing support. Thanks to Second Talent, we’ve established a strong, cost-effective team that fuels our success.”

Luke Xie · Co-founder · SatLayer.xyz

“Partnering with Second Talent has revolutionized our development and operations. Their ability to source top-tier Backend Developers and Customer Relations and Operations Executives allowed us to scale efficiently while maintaining high standards. The pre-vetted candidates they presented were ideally suited for our needs. Their exceptional account management and customer service made onboarding smooth and provided ongoing support. Thanks to Second Talent, the talent has increased our business efficiency by 70% .”

Alex Wong · CEO · Mixcare Health

“Working with Second Talent has transformed our tech expansion strategy. Their expertise in sourcing high-quality SDR talent from Indonesia enabled us to scale quickly without compromising on quality or productivity. The pre-screened candidates they provided were a perfect fit for our projects. Their outstanding account management and customer service ensured a seamless onboarding process and ongoing support. With Second Talent’s help, we’ve built a strong, cost-efficient team that fuels our success.”

Leo Wong · Co-founder · imBee

“Second Talent helped us rapidly scale by sourcing top-quality SDR talent from Indonesia. Their pre-screened candidates fit perfectly, and their smooth onboarding and support built a strong, cost-effective team that helped to test and experiment sales with another market.”

Leo W. · Co-founder (raised US$5m)

“Second Talent built our team of pre-vetted engineers who made our hiring decisions straightforward. Once onboarded, our tech team saw a significant boost in productivity and development speed. Their excellent account management and responsive customer service also ensured smooth handling of all post-onboarding HR matters.”

Jack N. · Director of IT (10,000+ employees)

“Second Talent helped Beyond Cars (acquired by Carro) swiftly build a top-tier tech team in just a month, accelerating our platform's development and boosting productivity. This success allowed us to expand into new markets, ultimately leading to our acquisition by a major automotive e-commerce company.”

Garry Y. · Co-Founder (acquired by Carro) · Beyond Cars

“Thanks to Second Talent, Open Campus quickly built a skilled tech team of 10 within two months, boosting productivity by 70% and accelerating our Web3 platform's development. This success has strengthened our role in decentralized education and fueled our market expansion, highlighting our leadership in Web3 innovation.”

Jonah L. · Head of Portfolio (raised US$100m) · Open Campus

“Second Talent played a key role in our tech expansion, quickly providing high-quality frontend talent that integrated seamlessly into our projects. Their pre-vetted candidates, smooth onboarding process, and excellent support helped us build a strong, cost-effective team that drives our success.”

Marco A. · Co-founder & CTO

“Partnering with Second Talent has been a game-changer for our tech expansion. Their ability to source top-tier talent from Vietnam helped us scale rapidly while maintaining quality. Their pre-vetted candidates integrated seamlessly, and their account management ensured smooth onboarding.”

Tom F. · Co-founder (#1 US Real Estate Coach)

AI launches and partners

What Second Talent has launched and who it works with on AI.

  • LaunchAI-native talentSecond Talent offers AI engineers, LLM and NLP engineers, machine learning engineers, and AI agent developers.
  • LaunchAI tooling testSecond Talent includes an AI tooling test alongside live technical interviews so customers can see how candidates work with agents before hiring.
  • LaunchHire AI-Native EngineersSecond Talent helps US startups hire vetted AI-native engineers and specialists from Asia.

Skills they ask for

Most frequent across open postings.

Most requested skills

  • Python
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Git
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team leadership
  • Cloud platforms
  • English

Tech stack

CMS
WordPress
HubSpot CMS
Analytics
Google Analytics 4
Google Tag Manager
Libraries
Tailwind CSS
Frameworks
Astro

Company facts

Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2023
Industry
Software Development
Sector (NAICS)
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Peer
Google
Social
LinkedIn · X · YouTube · Instagram · Facebook

Roles by location

Where Second Talent is hiring. Pick a city to see its roles.

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Questions about Second Talent

Is Second Talent hiring?
Yes. As of November 5, 2026, Second Talent has 168 open roles on Metaintro. The most are in Developer (34), Sales (27), and Operations Management (16).
Where is Second Talent hiring?
Second Talent is hiring in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Selangor, Malaysia, with the most open roles in Kuala Lumpur.
Does Second Talent offer remote or hybrid work?
12% of open roles are hybrid and 12% are remote.
Who are Second Talent's customers?
Second Talent names 18 customers, including Adobe, Yusen Logistics, Truckstop, Maneva, and MixCare Health.
What skills does Second Talent look for?
Its open roles most often ask for Python, Negotiation, Communication, Git, and Docker.
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