Smash CR

Smash CR

Costa Rica-based engineers for US companies

Overview

Smash CR connects US companies with Costa Rican software engineers as full-time employees, not contractors. The company sources and places Costa Rican developers who fit into the hiring company’s culture and work environment, creating a single, cross-border community from two countries that supports mutual growth. Its product works by handling recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing employment for Costa Rican engineers so they can work remotely or nearshore as part of the US company's team, ensuring seamless integration and long-term collaboration. Unlike firms that rely on contractors or outsourcing, Smash CR emphasizes full-time employment, cultural alignment, and shared career paths across borders. The goal is to help US companies build rockstar developer teams in Costa Rica while expanding economic opportunities for Costa Rican professionals, achieving more together than either side could alone.

About Smash CR

Simplify's Rating
Why Smash CR is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • SMASH reported 136 LinkedIn employees in July 2026, signaling operating scale.
  • SMASH updated its career page in November 2025 with many open roles.
  • SMASH expanded beyond Costa Rica into Colombia, LATAM, and Pakistan, widening supply and reach.

What critics are saying

  • SMASH depends on US clients; a budget freeze cuts embedded teams quickly.
  • SMASH competes against Deel, Remote, Toptal, and regional staff-augmentation firms on price.
  • If US firms shift hiring in-house, SMASH's employee-leasing model loses demand fast.

What makes Smash CR unique

  • SMASH hires engineers as employees, not contractors, across Costa Rica, Colombia, and Pakistan.
  • SMASH pitches four-week embedded team starts versus six-month San Francisco hiring timelines.
  • SMASH uses senior-engineer vetting, English checks, and culture-fit interviews for every candidate.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%

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