Software development and IT staffing for US companies.
US teams compete for engineers in one of the most expensive hiring markets in the world. Cobox helps startups and established businesses add delivery capacity from India, with contracts, security practices and communication that US buyers expect.
Written by the Cobox Technologies team · Last reviewed
Why US companies add an offshore delivery partner
Hiring a senior engineer in the United States often means a long search, a high salary and benefits cost on top. For startups, that can consume a seed round. For larger firms, it slows every roadmap item that depends on the same few people.
An offshore partner lets you add capacity quickly and flex it up and down. The risks are real as well: misaligned expectations, weak documentation and unclear ownership. We reduce them with written scopes, visible backlogs and regular demos.
Services for US clients
Typical US engagements include:
- MVPs and SaaS platforms for startups validating a product
- Custom software and integrations for operations, logistics, retail and healthcare businesses
- AI assistants and workflow automation inside existing products
- Dedicated developers, QA and DevOps engineers on monthly contracts
- Ongoing maintenance and support after launch
See MVP development and AI product assistants for how these projects are run.
Security, privacy and regulated data
Many US buyers ask about SOC 2 during vendor review. We follow practices that map to its themes, such as access control, change management, logging and backups, and we complete your security questionnaires honestly, including where we do not hold a certification. If you need a specific attestation, we say so rather than imply it.
For healthcare projects, HIPAA obligations sit with you and your covered-entity relationships. We design systems with encryption, audit trails and least-privilege access, and we sign a business associate agreement where the project requires one. Consumer privacy laws such as California's CCPA also shape how data is collected and deleted, and we build those controls in.
Time zones and communication
India is 9.5 to 12.5 hours ahead of US time zones, so the overlap is shorter and needs planning. The common pattern is a fixed daily window in the US morning, which falls in the Indian evening, plus asynchronous updates. Your team posts priorities at the end of its day; ours delivers progress before your next one begins.
This works best with a written backlog, a named delivery lead and a weekly demo. We set that structure up in the first week.
Commercial terms
We work on fixed-scope projects, monthly dedicated teams or contract engineers. Agreements cover confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, notice periods and replacement terms. Invoicing is in US dollars. You can read how the models differ on our engagement models page.
Choosing an engagement model for a US company
| Situation | Suggested model |
|---|---|
| Validate a new product idea | Fixed-scope MVP project |
| Clear a growing backlog | Staff augmentation |
| Ongoing roadmap for a core product | Dedicated team |
| Keep a live product healthy | Maintenance and support plan |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cobox SOC 2 certified?
We follow practices aligned with common security frameworks, and we will answer your vendor questionnaire accurately. If you need a certified vendor, we will tell you plainly where we stand.
How do you handle the time difference with the US?
We agree a fixed daily overlap in the US morning, supported by written priorities, asynchronous updates and a weekly demo.
Can you work with regulated data such as health records?
Yes, with the right controls and agreements. HIPAA responsibilities are shared with you, and we design for encryption, auditability and restricted access.
Who owns the intellectual property?
You do. The agreement assigns all work product to your company.
Do you invoice in US dollars?
Yes. Pricing and invoicing for US clients is in US dollars.
Need to add engineering capacity in the US?
Tell us what you need: engineers for your team, a product to build, or a business problem to solve. We reply within one working day, and after you send the form you can continue the conversation with us on WhatsApp.
- Clients in India, Australia, the USA, the UK, Germany and Japan
- Staffing, software, product and AI delivery under one roof
- Clear scope and pricing before any work starts