Engagement Models
One senior team, several shapes. We fit the engagement to your situation: the accountability you need, the capacity you're missing, and the timeline you're working against.
There is no single right way to bring in an outside team, so we do not pretend there is. Some clients want us to own an outcome from discovery through launch as a single accountable partner. Others already have momentum and need a senior, cross-functional team embedded alongside them for the length of an initiative. The engagement model is a decision we make with you, based on where the risk sits and how much of the work your own team wants to keep close.
When the gap is capacity rather than direction, staff augmentation slots vetted engineers into your existing team and process without the overhead of standing up a separate group. When the gap is direction rather than hands, a fractional CTO gives you senior technical leadership part-time, enough to set architecture, unblock decisions, and steer hiring without committing to a full-time executive before you're ready. Each model draws on the same bench of people, so the quality bar does not move when the shape does.
For teams working against a hard date, MVP sprints take a scoped idea to a working first version on a fixed timeline, with the trade-offs made explicit up front. And once something is live, ongoing engineering keeps it healthy: new features, quiet maintenance, performance work, and the steady improvement that stops a product from decaying the moment the launch team disbands. The through-line is senior people who stay accountable for what they ship.
What we build
End-to-End Delivery
We own the outcome, from discovery through launch and beyond, as a single accountable team.
Dedicated Teams
A senior, cross-functional team embedded with you for the length of an initiative.
Staff Augmentation
Vetted engineers who slot into your existing team and process to add capacity fast.
Fractional CTO
Senior technical leadership on a part-time basis for teams that need direction, not a full-time hire.
MVP Sprints
Time-boxed sprints that take a scoped idea to a working first version on a fixed timeline.
Ongoing Engineering (Retainer)
Continuous senior engineering support for new features, maintenance, and steady improvement after launch.
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Frequently asked questions
What engagement models does pylondev offer?
We work as end-to-end delivery, dedicated teams, staff augmentation, a fractional CTO, MVP sprints, and ongoing engineering retainers. The model is a decision we make with you based on where the risk sits and how much of the work your team wants to keep close.
What is the difference between staff augmentation and a dedicated team?
Staff augmentation slots vetted engineers into your existing team and process to add capacity when you already know what to build. A dedicated team is a senior, cross-functional group that owns a whole initiative alongside you. When the gap is direction rather than hands, a fractional CTO is usually the better fit.
How much do your engagements cost, and how are they priced?
Most ongoing work is priced as a monthly retainer scoped to a defined team and outcome, while fixed-scope work like an MVP sprint is quoted as a fixed phase. We keep pricing tied to a clear scope, so you are buying an outcome rather than open-ended hours.
Do you work with US-based startups and companies?
Yes. We work with US founders and teams, keep overlapping working hours for standups and decisions, and are used to US contracting and procurement. Engagements can scale up or down as the work demands.
Can we start small and scale the engagement later?
Yes, and we usually recommend it. Many clients start with a scoped sprint or a fractional lead, then expand into a dedicated team once the direction is proven. Starting small keeps the early risk low and lets both sides confirm the fit.
What happens after launch?
Ongoing engineering keeps a product healthy after launch with new features, quiet maintenance, performance work, and steady improvement, so it does not decay the moment the launch team disbands. The through-line across every model is senior people who stay accountable for what they ship.
Tell us what needs to work better.
Describe the outcome you're after. We'll scope the build and point you at the right first step.