A Network That Works for You
We're different from the body shops. Here's what you actually get when you work with us.
Competitive Rates
We negotiate hard for our candidates. Our placement rates are consistently at or above market for your skill level and domain.
W-2 or C2C — Your Choice
Whether you prefer W-2 employment with benefits or C2C independence, we support both engagement models across all our placements.
US-Based & Remote Roles
All our client engagements are with US companies. The majority offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements for experienced engineers.
Career Growth
We place you at companies doing interesting technical work — not filler projects. We care about your career trajectory, not just filling a slot.
Dedicated Support
You have a dedicated talent advocate at Tallend throughout every engagement. We check in, advocate for you, and help resolve issues fast.
Health Benefits (W-2)
W-2 placements include access to Tallend's health benefits package — medical, dental, and vision — starting from day one.
How You Can Work With Us
Three ways to engage — we support your preference from day one.
W-2 Employee
You're employed by Tallend and placed at client sites. We handle payroll, taxes, and provide access to health benefits. Best for engineers who value stability and comprehensive benefits.
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Regular W-2 tax structure (simpler filing)
- Workers compensation included
- Access to 401k (after qualifying period)
Best for: Engineers who prefer employer-sponsored benefits and simpler tax structure
Independent Contractor (C2C)
You operate through your own LLC or S-Corp and invoice Tallend directly. You handle your own taxes and benefits but earn at a higher gross rate and maintain maximum independence.
- Higher gross rate
- Maximum flexibility and independence
- Business expense deductions
- Multiple concurrent clients possible
- Preferred by senior contractors
Best for: Experienced professionals with 5+ years and their own business entity
Direct Hire
We facilitate permanent placement directly with our client companies. You become a full-time employee of the client — Tallend handles the matching and negotiation.
- Direct employment with the client
- Full client benefits package
- Long-term career stability
- Equity and bonuses possible
- One-time placement with no ongoing middleman
Best for: Engineers seeking long-term permanent roles
The Candidate Vetting Journey
Transparent, fair, and designed to match you with opportunities where you'll thrive.
Application Review
Our talent team reviews your application within 3 business days. We look at domain specialization, years of experience, and engagement preferences.
Initial Talent Screen
A 30-minute video or phone call with a Tallend talent specialist to understand your background, career goals, technical depth, and what you're looking for next.
Technical Assessment
Domain-specific technical evaluation — could be a take-home challenge, live coding session, system design interview, or portfolio review. Format depends on your seniority and domain.
Profile Activation
Pass vetting and your profile is activated. We discuss availability, rate floor, geographic preferences, and start presenting you for matched opportunities.
Current Opportunities
A sample of active roles in our network. New opportunities are added weekly.
Senior React Engineer
FinTech client building a next-gen trading dashboard. React, TypeScript, complex state management.
Cloud/DevOps Lead
Healthcare SaaS company migrating from on-prem to AWS. Terraform, EKS, HIPAA compliance experience needed.
Join the Tallend Network
Takes 5 minutes. Our team will be in touch within 3 business days to schedule a talent screen.