Hire vetted React Developers for your VC startup in 48 hours.

ReactSquad.io is a dev staffing firm 100% focused on the React ecosystem.

Get the quality and commitment of an in-house team – with the flexibility of contractors.
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For Startups and Scaleups that need more hands on deck, fast.
Your roadmap is outpacing your hiring?
While you hunt full-timers, our React devs join your VC startup within 48 hours so progress never stalls.
Deadlines piling up, but another FTE feels risky?
Deploy senior React devs on demand.  
No contracts, no overhead, just pure product velocity.
Need deep React expertise?
Bring in React experts for critical projects, then scale down when you’re done.
Enhance your team with developers who own their work and communicate well.
Whether you need help for a mid-term project or can’t hire fast enough, our React devs bridge the gap.
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Fast, Reliable Matching
Get matched with a senior React developer within 48 hours — vetted for communication, reliability, and technical depth.
2-Week Risk-Free Trial
Start 100% risk-free. Try your matched developer before committing, and if you’re not happy the bill is on us.
Scale Without the Hiring Headache
Skip long hiring cycles & never waste your engineer’s time in interviews again. Scale your team up or down anytime.
Seamless Collaboration
Our devs plug right into your workflow — from standups to PR reviews — like they’ve always been part of your team.

What our VC startup customers are saying

Having a developer who can get started on work at the drop of a hat and a CTO who can oversee and QA all work is an unbeatable deal.

It's a certain level of professionalism and quality that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Corey Haines
Co-founder, Conversion Factory

ReactSquad promised top-notch fullstack developers in under a week and they delivered on every front.

Their developers understood our complex React/Redux frontend in no time and made a big difference in pushing our project forwards.

10/10, will hire for my next project again.

Philipp Uhl
Co-founder & CTO, Dango

ReactSquad’s engineers joined our project when we needed our team to meet a tight go-live timeframe.

The devs were skilled, collaborative, and a real pleasure to work with.

Max Bergmann
Co-Founder, Valideffect

I recommend ReactSquad to anyone looking for A-Player engineering talent.

We previously worked with Toptal, Lemon.io, and many others, but ReactSquad’s developers were on a whole different level.

Timon Schreiber
Co-founder, Espira GmbH

I have worked with some strong devs in my career, but the experience I have working with my dev through ReactSquad is 🔥!

I feel invincible as a Co-Founder. So thankful to the team!

Robin Beer
Co-Founder, FastNote.io

I have to say, I really like the model you offer.

I think having a CTO oversee this kind of work and qualify devs brings needed order to the chaos that is UpWork.

Mark Greene
Founder, Shepherdly

The ReactSquad team's expertise and guidance accelerated our learning process significantly.

Their in-depth knowledge and clear communication made complex concepts accessible, empowering our developers to make informed decisions and write more efficient, maintainable code.

Blake Bos
Senior Product Designer, ReferralRock

Having a developer who can get started on work at the drop of a hat and a CTO who can oversee and QA all work is an unbeatable deal.

It's a certain level of professionalism and quality that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.

Corey Haines
Co-founder, Conversion Factory

ReactSquad promised top-notch fullstack developers in under a week and they delivered on every front.

Their developers understood our complex React/Redux frontend in no time and made a big difference in pushing our project forwards.

10/10, will hire for my next project again.

Philipp Uhl
Co-founder & CTO, Dango

ReactSquad’s engineers joined our project when we needed our team to meet a tight go-live timeframe.

The devs were skilled, collaborative, and a real pleasure to work with.

Max Bergmann
Co-Founder, Valideffect

I have worked with some strong devs in my career, but the experience I have working with my dev through ReactSquad is 🔥!

I feel invincible as a Co-Founder. So thankful to the team!

Robin Beer
Co-Founder, FastNote.io

I recommend ReactSquad to anyone looking for A-Player engineering talent. We previously worked with Toptal, Lemon.io, and many others, but ReactSquad’s developers were on a whole different level.

Timon Schreiber
Co-founder, Espira GmbH

I have to say, I really like the model you offer. I think having a CTO oversee this kind of work and qualify devs brings needed order to the chaos that is UpWork.

Mark Greene
Founder, Shepherdly

The React Squad team's expertise and guidance accelerated our learning process significantly.
Their in-depth knowledge and clear communication made complex concepts accessible, empowering our developers to make informed decisions and write more efficient, maintainable code.

Blake Bos
Senior Product Designer, ReferralRock
Real results from teams who hired ReactSquad devs
Andy Booke
Founder & CEO, GridX
Industry: Energy
Country: Germany
Website: www.gridx.ai
Web development for the dashboards of IoT integrations (subsequently sold to E.ON)
The Challenge:
After raising $40M, gridX needed senior React engineers fast. Their hiring pipeline couldn’t keep up with demand.
Solution:
We integrated two of our senior developers directly into their team within 48 hours.
The Results:
After a 24-months of collaboration GridX was acquired by the German energy giant E.ON. The development was continued internally based on the solid foundation built by our team.
B2B Hiring Platform
The Challenge:
Mechaniker needed a team that could build and think — not just code. Since their founder lacked a technical cofounder, we stepped in to own the product.
Solution:
We took on both full-stack development and CTO-level direction, building the platform from scratch.
The Results:
Launched the full product in 6 months — from concept to launch.
Marco Rohner
Founder & CEO, Mechaniker
Industry: Energy
Country: Switzerland
Website: http://mechaniker.ch/
Anurag Gulati
VP Product, Bananagun
Industry: FinTech / Crypto / Trading
Country: USA
Website: www.bananagun.io
Trading platform web app rebuild
The Challenge:
BananaGun had a broken legacy codebase from a previous agency. After two years of missed deadlines and unstable releases, they needed someone who could take over and deliver fast.
Solution:
We assembled a small team of senior React developers to rebuild the entire platform from scratch. The new codebase was clean, stable, and built for scale — allowing their internal team to move faster again.
The Results:
MVP launched in 6 months, outperforming prior providers who couldn’t deliver in 2 years.

Our 6-step vetting process

We review 100+ applications and hire fewer than 0.3%
1

The Resumé Review

Screen for proven senior-level experience
2

Communications Screening:

Test for clear written and spoken English
3

Attention to Detail Test:

Check problem-solving habits and precision
4

Live Coding Challenge:

Assess real-world ability in a timed environment
5

Topgrading Interview:

Deep dive into mindset, teamwork, and ownership
6

Technical Interview:

90-minute deep-dive into architecture and trade-offs
Before working with clients, every developer spends 3 months building our own SaaS products.
That’s over 500 hours of daily collaboration with our core team — before they ever touch client work. Only those who excel earn the final approval to join “The Squad.”

Transparent pricing for top React talent for your VC startup

$75
/ hour
  • zero-risk replacement guarantee
  • flexible monthly payments
  • 14-day risk-free trial
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You’ll meet your matched React dev for your VC startup within 48 hours.

The cheat code to augment your VC-backed startup with vetted and senior React developers

Every developer is part of our in-house team, giving you consistent quality and accountability.

Before

  • Waste months hiring, interviewing, and vetting
  • Pay high local salaries + employment overhead costs
  • Get burned by contractors who miss deadlines and break promises

With ReactSquad

  • Qualified devs ready to start
  • Pay ~half U.S. developer rates + no hidden fees
  • Your developer is accountable, transparent, and ships on time

See how ReactSquad stacks up against your alternatives

Freelancers / agencies
Limited specialization
No quality control
Slow communication
Split focus across projects
Mostly junior-level talent
Hard to find skilled engineers
Developer Marketplaces
Unverified skills
Little quality control
Lack of reliability
Time zone gaps
Self pro-claimed seniors
Hard to scale teams
ReactSquad
Vetted senior React devs
Regular quality reviews
Reliable, proactive communicative
4h PST / 8h CET overlap
5+ years React experience
Employed full-time at ReactSquad
Book a 30-min call with our CTO
Start risk-free. Pay only if you’re happy.

Tech Stack

We’re 100% specialized in the React ecosystem.
React
Next.js
React Native
Node.js
Remix
Redux (incl. Saga)
TailwindCSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
Shadcn
React Router
Styled Components
Express
Expo
Material UI
Missing your tech stack?

Book a call and find out if we have a developer ready that knows your EXACT stack.

How to Hhire a React Developer for your VC startup

What type of React developer do I really need?

Match the developer to your company stage and team setup.
Early VC-backed startups need engineers who ship fast to hit funding milestones. Later-stage VC startups care more about stability, scalability, and coordination across teams.

Small teams need strong solo coders who thrive with minimal structure. Larger teams need developers who can manage stakeholders and navigate meetings.

Great solo coders often struggle in big-team settings, and strong stakeholder managers aren’t always your go-to for raw speed.

How do I decide between a generalist and a specialist?

Early-stage VC startups need a reliable fullstack developer who can handle frontend React, backend APIs, and basic deployment. Once you grow, split into specialists who can go deep on performance, design systems, or backend scaling.

What’s the right mix of technical skill vs. product sense for this stage?

Early stage: You need developers who can work from rough ideas without detailed specs or designs. They make product decisions as they code and figure things out on the fly.

Later stage: You need developers who can work with product managers, designers, and other developers across multiple teams. Less about making it up, more about executing within a structured process.

Early stage is more "entrepreneurial developer," later stage is more "team player developer."

How do I compete for talent without paying top-of-market salaries?

You can’t match Big Tech cash, and equity is limited. Recruiting also eats up weeks you don’t have. While you can offer faster growth, broader responsibility, and visible impact, finding devs who value this takes time.

ReactSquad solves this by connecting you to top React talent for half the cost of US freelancers, so you can compete without draining your budget or losing months to hiring.

How do I evaluate startup-readiness, not just technical ability?

Look for:
- Examples of shipping with incomplete specs

- Comfort changing direction mid-project

- Past experience in small, high-growth teams.

How fast should my hiring process be?

Aim for 7–14 days from first contact to offer. Anything slower risks losing top talent to other VC-backed startups moving faster.

ReactSquad matches developers with clients within 48 hours.

What’s my plan if my first hire doesn’t work out?

Set a 3-month probation with specific deliverables. Give feedback weekly. If progress isn’t there by month three, part ways quickly. Keeping the wrong person slows your velocity and puts milestones at risk.

What is React?

React.js is a JavaScript library for building dynamic user interfaces. It lets developers create reusable components, making apps faster to build, easier to maintain, and more responsive—without needing to reload the whole page each time something changes.

Technical Proficiency and Soft Skills

  • Strong understanding of core JavaScript and React fundamentals (JSX, components, state, props, lifecycle methods)
  • Experience with key tools in the React ecosystem (Redux, React Router, UI libraries)
  • Ability to build reusable, modular, and maintainable components
  • Proficiency in working with APIs and handling async data
  • Clean coding practices and version control with Git
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking in debugging and development
  • Effective communication and teamwork in cross-functional environments

Finding React Developers

You can find dedicated React experts on vetted talent platforms which focus on experienced developers. Clutch and GoodFirms list React development agencies with client reviews. GitHub, Stack Overflow, and LinkedIn can also help identify active React teams. Consider hiring remotely to expand your access to skilled global teams.

OR save yourself the time and hire directly from us. You can get expert devs within hours.

The Cost of Hiring React Developers

React developers typically charge $70 to $160 per hour, depending on experience and location. In the US, average React developer salaries range around $120,000 annually, with variations across different states. Junior developers may start around $50/hour, while senior talent in the U.S. or Western Europe can command $100/hour or more. 

ReactSquad offers startup-friendly rates at $75 per hour.

Next Steps

As you progress in your hiring process, consider the benefits of integrating a team like ReactSquad into your development projects. Our developers offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in React development. Our approach also ensures seamless integration with your project goals, resulting in developers shipping code for you within a week. In a nutshell, partnering with ReactSquad streamlines your hiring process and helps you build successful React projects.

FAQs

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How are you different from other freelance platforms?

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What timezones are your developers in? Will we have a timezone overlap?

How much does it cost?

Can I replace a developer if it’s not a good fit?

Do ReactSquad developers work on short-term or long-term projects?

Can I scale the team later if needed?

Are your devs proficient in Cursor, AI assisted development and AI-Driven Development?

Are your devs all proficient in English, or will it be hard to communicate?

Why hire React devs from ReactSquad for your VC startup?

All our developers are:

  • React.JS Experts
  • Seniors only (5+ years experience)
  • Reliable, proactive & communicative
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