Hiring a software engineer in Pakistan doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools and guidance, you can go from planning to payroll in just a few clicks. From sourcing talent to creating compliant contracts, we’ll walk you through every step of the hiring process.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to find, hire, and onboard a full-time software engineer in Pakistan – without the hassle.
How to hire a software engineer in Pakistan
Step 1: Research talent and salary trends
Start by exploring the Talent trends page on the Multiplier website. Get up-to-date insights on the most commonly hired roles from Pakistan, average salary benchmarks, and the top job boards where local talent is most active.
Step 2: Create a job description
Craft a clear and concise job description that outlines the software engineer’s responsibilities, required skills, reporting structure, and working hours. For help getting started, explore our library of free, customizable templates to create clear and effective job descriptions.
Step 3: Choose a job site and publish the role
Select a job board where your ideal candidates are most likely to be active. Popular platforms in Pakistan include Indeed, LinkedIn, and Mustakbil. For this example, we’ll use Indeed.
Step 4: Evaluate, interview, and select your software engineer
Review applications, schedule interviews, and assess candidates based on experience, technical fit, and availability. Once you’ve selected a candidate, you can onboard them via the Multiplier platform.
Step 5: Onboard the employee using an Employer of Record (EOR)
Click on “Hire & onboard” and choose “EOR employee” as the employment type to begin the onboarding process.
Step 6: Enter employee details
Fill in the employee’s information, such as name, email, salary, benefits, and other compensation details. You can also add optional components like insurance coverage or allowances.
Step 7: Generate and send a compliant contract
Generate a locally compliant contract automatically on the platform. Once reviewed, send it to your new software engineer for signature and complete the hiring process.
Global hiring, simplified
With Multiplier, onboarding and managing full-time employees in Pakistan is fast, compliant, and seamless. Find the right fit, sign the paperwork, and leave the nitty-gritty to us. Book a demo and find out for yourself.
