Hire Open Source Developers Who
Build in the Open.
Embed senior engineers who live and breathe open source — contributing to and building on Linux, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and the world's most impactful open ecosystems.
Open source expertise across every critical layer
Our developers are active open source contributors and practitioners — not just users. They understand codebases, licensing, and community best practices deeply.
Linux & Systems Engineering
Kernel internals, system administration, shell scripting, and performance tuning across major Linux distributions.
Kubernetes & Container Orchestration
Cluster management, Helm charts, operators, and production-grade Kubernetes deployments for cloud-native systems.
PostgreSQL & Database Engineering
Schema design, query optimisation, replication, and extension development on the world's most advanced open source database.
DevOps & Infrastructure as Code
Terraform, Ansible, and open source CI/CD tooling — reproducible, auditable infrastructure built on open standards.
AI/ML Open Source Frameworks
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, and LangChain — building and fine-tuning models on open source AI infrastructure.
Open Source Web Platforms
Custom development on WordPress, Drupal, Magento, and headless CMS platforms — extending and customising for enterprise needs.
Engineers who contribute to open source, not just consume it.
Our developers have GitHub profiles worth reading. They've contributed to major open source projects, understand open source licensing, and build with the community in mind.
Skip the hiring grind.
Get the talent you need.
Active Open Source Contributors
Our developers have committed to major open source projects — they understand codebases at a level that goes far beyond documentation.
2–4 Week Onboarding
Pre-vetted engineers ready to embed. Familiar with open source workflows, PR etiquette, and community-driven development.
Deep Code Reading Skills
Open source experience means our developers are excellent at reading, understanding, and extending unfamiliar codebases quickly.
Time-Zone Aligned
Real-time collaboration in your working hours. Open source development is async by nature — we make yours synchronous.
Top 1% Technical Talent
Rigorous screening across system design, code quality, open source contributions, and communication before joining our bench.
Documentation-First Mindset
Open source culture values documentation. Our developers write code that others can understand, maintain, and extend.
Our developers master the stack you use
From cutting-edge frameworks to proven enterprise tools — our talent covers every layer.
Systems & OS
Containers & Orchestration
Databases
Infrastructure
AI/ML Frameworks
Web & CMS
What makes our model different?
Our developers integrate fully into your culture, tools, and rituals — not just your task board. Here's why engineering teams trust UpNext.
Our developers have real open source contributions on their GitHub profiles — merged PRs, maintained forks, and published packages. They understand what good open source engineering looks like from the inside.
Which model is right for you?
Not sure if staff augmentation is the best fit? Here's how it compares to other approaches.
Best for you Staff Augmentation | Dedicated Team | Full Outsourcing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scale team as needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Developers on your team | ✓ | — | — |
| You manage the process | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Entire team managed by us | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full project delegation | — | — | ✓ |
| Fast onboarding (2–4 wks) | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Our process.
Clear,
collaborative,
and proven.
Start with a free discovery call.
Tell us about your software project — whether it's an AI/ML solution, a Python backend, a SaaS platform, a Flutter app, or custom software. We'll assess your requirements, timeline, and budget to map out the right approach.
Get your dedicated software team.
Within days, we hand-pick engineers with the exact expertise your project demands — AI/ML, Python, Django, Flutter, SaaS architecture, full-stack, or any combination.
Ship your product and scale with confidence.
Your dedicated software team hits the ground running — writing code, shipping features, and iterating fast. Scale up or down as your product evolves.
Common questions
Can't find your answer? Reach out — we're happy to talk through your specific situation.
Need open source engineers who contribute, not just copy?
Tell us what you're building and we'll match you with the right engineers from our vetted bench — fast.