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Athen

Silicon Valley Talent.
Global Prices.

No hidden fees. No massive markups. Simple, transparent pricing that scales with your team. Save up to 60% compared to US-based hiring.

On-Demand

For short-term projects and rapid scaling.

$45 / hour

Starting rate for Senior Engineers

  • Flexible hours
  • Cancel anytime
  • 48-hour matching
  • Athen Compliance Shield
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Full-Time

Dedicated engineer, fully integrated.

$5,500 / mo

Flat rate. No hidden markups.

  • Dedicated 40h/week
  • 2-Week Risk-Free Trial
  • Free Equipment & Payroll
  • Intellectual Property Transfer
  • 99% Retention Rate
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Enterprise Pods

Managed teams for large scale projects.

Custom

Volume discounts available

  • Dedicated Tech Lead
  • Custom Security Compliance
  • SLA & Uptime Guarantees
  • Consolidated Billing
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Compare the Savings

Feature Traditional US Hire Athen Cloud
Annual Cost (Senior Dev) $160,000 + $66,000
Time to Hire 45-60 Days 2-5 Days
Recruiting Fees 15-20% of Salary $0 (Included)
Payroll & Benefits Extra (~$20k/yr) Included
Replacement Guarantee None / Limited Lifetime

Common Questions

How does the 2-week trial work?
You can start working with a developer immediately. If you are not satisfied within the first 14 days, you pay nothing. If you are satisfied, the trial period counts towards your first month’s billing.
Are there any long-term contracts?
No. Our standard engagement is monthly rolling. You can cancel or scale down with 30 days’ notice. Enterprise contracts may have different terms based on volume discounts.
Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP)?
You do. Our legal agreements ensure that all work created by Athen engineers is considered “work for hire” and belongs 100% to your company from the moment of creation.