Onshore software development - US-based engineers for work that can’t be offshored
Onshore staff augmentation adds vetted, US-based engineers to your team - the right fit when a project demands full data control, regulatory compliance, real-time collaboration, or customer-facing trust. Same country, same working hours, no offshore risk.
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“Cleared, US-based engineers we could trust with regulated data.”
What is onshore software development?
Onshore software development means your engineers work in the same country as your business - for US companies, US-based talent. It offers the highest level of real-time collaboration, cultural alignment, data control, and regulatory compliance of any staffing model, which makes it the default choice for sensitive, regulated, or customer-facing work.
When should you choose onshore over nearshore or offshore?
Choose onshore when the project can’t tolerate distance: sensitive or regulated data, compliance requirements, security clearances, or customer-facing work where trust and brand matter. Onshore costs more per hour than nearshore or offshore, but it removes time-zone lag, data-residency risk, and compliance friction - often lowering total cost and risk on high-stakes work.
Onshore is the right call when…
Comparing all three models? See the full onshore vs. nearshore vs. offshore breakdown →
US-based engineering roles you can add
Add a single US-based specialist or a full cross-functional team, from Associate to Principal.
Engineering
- Full-stack
- Back-end
- Front-end (Principal → Intern)
- Cloud Architect
- Solution Architect
- Engineering Manager
Quality, Data & Ops
- QA (manual + automated)
- Test Engineers
- DevOps
- DBA / Database Engineer
- Data Science
- Digital Asset Management
Product, Analysis & Security
- Security Engineer
- Product Owner
- Product Manager
- Business / Functional / Systems Analyst
- UI/UX · Reporting
- + other roles on request
How much does onshore software development cost?
Onshore rates are the highest of the three models because you’re paying for US-based talent, full compliance, and real-time collaboration. On high-stakes work, that premium often lowers total cost - by avoiding rework, data-residency risk, compliance penalties, and coordination lag. STG helps you decide where onshore is worth it and where a blend fits better.
Get an onshore cost estimateHow STG onshore staffing works
Four steps: we scope the roles, security level, and skills you need, match pre-vetted US-based candidates (cleared where required), you interview and approve, and your new team members onboard into your tools and workflow - scaling up or down as the project evolves.
Scope roles & security needs
We define skills, seniority, and any clearance or compliance requirements.
Match vetted US talent
Pre-vetted US-based candidates, cleared where required.
You approve
You interview and approve every engineer before they start.
Onboard & scale
Integrated into your tools and workflow, scaling as needed.
Why teams choose STG for onshore talent
Vetted, not resold.
Every US-based engineer is screened for skill and fit.
Compliance built in.
ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMI L3+, FedRAMP experience, and staff cleared to IL5 Secret - for work that demands it.
Independent & accountable.
No vendor partnerships, no conflicts - STG recommends what’s right and stays accountable to the outcome.
Trusted since 1996.
US-based HQ, women-owned and led, Great Place to Work certified.
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Onshore software development FAQs
Engineers who work in the same country as your business - for US companies, US-based talent. It offers the highest real-time collaboration, data control, and regulatory compliance of any staffing model, making it the default for sensitive or customer-facing work.
When the project involves regulated or sensitive data, security clearances, compliance requirements, or customer-facing trust - or when you need full real-time collaboration. Onshore costs more per hour but removes time-zone, data-residency, and compliance risk.
Onshore has the highest hourly rates of the three models, reflecting US-based talent and full compliance. On high-stakes work that premium often lowers total cost by avoiding rework and compliance risk. STG helps identify where onshore is worth it.
For regulated work, yes - onshore keeps data in-country under US compliance frameworks. STG’s onshore teams bring ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP experience, and staff cleared to IL5 Secret for the most sensitive projects.
Full-stack, back-end, and front-end engineers, plus security engineers, cloud and solution architects, DevOps, QA, data, and product/analyst roles - from Associate to Principal, cleared where required.
Because candidates come from STG’s pre-vetted bench and network, matching moves quickly - you’ll get a concrete timeline for your role at scoping.