WastePlace Case Study | Engineering Success with BetterEngineer

WastePlace, a fast-growing B2B waste & recycling platform, set out to transform the traditionally offline industry with technology. But scaling required more than technical vision; it demanded access to proven engineers who could ramp fast, own code quality, and help launch revenue-driving features. Partnering with BetterEngineer gave them curated engineering resources, seamless team integration, and measurable results.

They needed to:

Build a full-featured platform to deliver price transparency and meet complex customer demands
Assemble a reliable, distributed team, including backend and frontend engineers, QA specialists, and experienced engineering leaders
Source talent capable of seamless collaboration with the Austin-based HQ and across time zones

BetterEngineer became a true extension of the WastePlace team, focused on sustainable growth and deep, long-term partnership. From day one, our approach prioritized not just technical skills, but enduring team fit.

Our Approach

Sourced carefully from our trusted LATAM network and referral partners
Conducted comprehensive technical and cultural interviews for each candidate
Empowered WastePlace leadership with the final hiring decision
Provided flexible models (contract-to-hire and direct placements) to meet growing needs

This hands-on, rigorous approach ensured long-term alignment and team continuity. Many engineers transitioned into full-time roles, helping WastePlace sustain momentum and retain critical knowledge as they grew.