Cut Engineering Costs by Up to 70%

Engineering leaders at the world's top tech companies use global development teams to optimize resources and achieve substantial cost savings—without sacrificing quality, security, or speed.

$300K+
Avg. US Engineer Cost
40-70%
Cost Savings
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What type of engineering team do you need?

Turn an idea into a validated prototype or MVP. Includes product managers and UX/UI designers. Engineers specialized in rapid iteration.

Expand your platform's capabilities. Ideal for post-product-market fit startups. Includes backend, infrastructure, and DevOps expertise.

Build or integrate AI-driven features. Create ML models and recommendation engines. Includes data scientists, ML engineers, and architects.

Develop new iOS or Android apps. Refactor existing mobile codebases. Migrate to cross-platform frameworks like React Native.

A cross-functional team that covers product strategy and design. Includes frontend/backend engineering capabilities. Complete with QA and delivery processes.

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How long do you need the engineering team?

How would you like to structure your team?

Our engineers join your existing team. Integrate with your workflows and processes. Flexible scaling based on your needs.

A fully managed team working exclusively on your project. Includes project management and coordination. Regular reporting and milestone tracking.

Mix of your internal team and our dedicated engineers. Combines the benefits of both approaches. Best for complex projects requiring diverse expertise.

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Your Engineering Cost Savings Estimate

Total Annual Savings
$1.2M
Based on your requirements
San Francisco Cost
$1.8M/year
Full compensation package
MOP Eastern Europe Cost
$600K/year
$100/hr premium talent
Your Savings
66 %
Maintain quality

SF Engineer Total Compensation Breakdown

$350K
Base Salary
$210K
Equity/Stock
$90K
Perks & Bonuses
$50K
Total Per Engineer
$350K

This estimate is based on actual San Francisco engineering costs (including base salary, equity/stock, and perks) compared to Ministry of Programming's Eastern European development teams at $100/hr. These savings allow you to extend your runway, reinvest in growth, or scale your team faster while maintaining the highest quality standards.

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Meet Your Enterprise Engineering Partners

Ministry of Programming brings together senior engineers, architects, and product leaders with deep experience in cloud, SaaS, integrations, and scaling for the world's most demanding companies. We augment and accelerate established teams at global tech leaders.

MOP Team

100+ Enterprise Products Delivered

From fintech to SaaS, our teams have shipped complex features and platforms for global leaders.

Staff Augmentation

Plug MOP engineers into your existing squads to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.

Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance

We follow best practices for code quality, security, and compliance—trusted by regulated industries.

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What Our Clients Say

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Tomas Grönqvist

Founder & CEO - MIOO

We came to Ministry of Programming with a mission more or less impossible! Our vision is to make Bicycling easy by supporting cyclists with a complete mobile bike service, managed on a peer2peer app. In less than 1.5 month development, we had our launch-week fully booked with cycling services in Stockholm! I truly never worked with a team before understanding everything from business strategy to the user needs in the same great manner as MOP. And I never before felt the engagement and energy that this team still deliver every day.

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Hugo LePrince

Co-founder & co-CEO - Creed Media

Ever since we started working with Ministry of Programming (MOP), it's been nothing but a great experience. The team is very responsive, extremely experienced, and comes with a unique approach to the table. For anyone who's looking for a solid tech partner, I can truly recommend MOP.

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Christoffer Bexelius

Co-founder - Soundscape

Working with Ministry of Programming (MOP) has been a collaborative and productive experience for us. Despite the geographical distance, our partnership has felt seamless right from the start. They've truly become an integral part of our team, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to our shared goals. MOP consistently delivers high-quality work, even under tight deadlines. Their ability to adapt quickly when necessary has been crucial in helping us meet key project milestones.

Recognized by Industry Leaders

Deloitte Fast 50
Deloitte Fast 50
Financial Times
Financial Times
Clutch Champion
Clutch Champion

Ministry of Programming is a multi-award-winning engineering partner, recognized for technical excellence, growth, and client satisfaction by Deloitte, Financial Times, and Clutch.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about outsourcing engineering work

Outsourcing enables access to a global pool of specialized talent, accelerates product delivery, and provides cost flexibility—without compromising on quality. Even the most innovative companies use distributed teams to fill skill gaps, scale quickly, and stay competitive in a fast-paced market.
We follow industry best practices including rigorous code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, and detailed documentation. Our engineers are senior-level, fluent in English, and experienced in collaborating with US-based teams. You'll have full visibility into our process and can expect the same standards you'd require from in-house hires.
We overlap several working hours with US time zones and adapt to your preferred communication cadence. Our teams are proactive, responsive, and use tools like Slack, Jira, and Zoom to ensure seamless collaboration. Regular standups, demos, and transparent reporting keep you in the loop at all times.
Absolutely. You own all code, IP, and product decisions. All work is done in your repositories, and we sign robust NDAs and contracts to protect your interests. Our role is to act as an extension of your team, not a replacement.
We can typically onboard and start delivering value within 1–2 weeks. You can scale your team up or down as your needs evolve—without the delays and commitments of traditional hiring. This flexibility helps you adapt to changing priorities and market conditions.
We combine Silicon Valley-level technical expertise with the agility and cost efficiency of a top Eastern European team. Our engineers are senior, product-minded, and deeply invested in your success. We've delivered for startups and enterprises alike, and our approach is always transparent, collaborative, and results-driven.