Full Scale is an offshore software development staffing company that helps US tech companies build and scale their engineering teams with senior talent from the Philippines. We were founded in 2018 by Matt Watson, a 4x tech founder and CTO who co-founded VinSolutions (acquired for roughly $150M) and built Stackify.
We do staff augmentation, not project outsourcing. The developers, QA engineers, and team leads we place become part of your team. They report to you, work in your codebase, join your standups, and follow your process. You keep full control of the work and the roadmap, while we handle recruiting, vetting, payroll, and retention.
Our talent is genuinely selective. We accept fewer than 3% of applicants and pay at the top of the local market, which is how we hold 93%+ retention while companies chasing the cheapest possible developer churn through people and rework.
What you get with Full Scale:
Senior, vetted engineers across most major stacks, fluent in English and used to working with US teams.
A fully loaded rate of $35/hr, with no recruiting fees, equipment costs, or local benefits overhead.
Speed to start in as little as 7 days, depending on bench availability.
A two-week money-back guarantee. If it is not working out in the first two weeks, you get your money back. After that, no long-term contracts: release a developer with 30 days' notice.
Since 2018 we have served 200+ companies and made 1,000+ engineer placements, and we currently support 80+ active clients. Whether you need one engineer or a full team, Full Scale gives you a faster, more affordable way to grow without lowering your bar for talent.
Full Scale is an offshore software development staffing company that helps US tech companies build and scale their engineering teams with senior talent from the Philippines. We were founded in 2018 by Matt Watson, a 4x tech founder and CTO who co-founded VinSolutions (acquired for roughly $150M) and built Stackify.
We do staff augmentation, not project outsourcing. The developers, QA engineers, and team leads we place become part of your team. They report to you, work in your codebase, join your standups, and follow your process. You keep full control of the work and the roadmap, while we handle recruiting, vetting, payroll, and retention.
Our talent is genuinely selective. We accept fewer than 3% of applicants and pay at the top of the local market, which is how we hold 93%+ retention while companies chasing the cheapest possible developer churn through people and rework.
What you get with Full Scale:
Senior, vetted engineers across most major stacks, fluent in English and used to working with US teams.
A fully loaded rate of $35/hr, with no recruiting fees, equipment costs, or local benefits overhead.
Speed to start in as little as 7 days, depending on bench availability.
A two-week money-back guarantee. If it is not working out in the first two weeks, you get your money back. After that, no long-term contracts: release a developer with 30 days' notice.
Since 2018 we have served 200+ companies and made 1,000+ engineer placements, and we currently support 80+ active clients. Whether you need one engineer or a full team, Full Scale gives you a faster, more affordable way to grow without lowering your bar for talent.
AI Overview
Performance snapshot
Full Scale is a staff augmentation and custom software development firm with a strong overall track record across manufacturing, healthcare, SaaS, and consumer product verticals. Six of seven reviews award a perfect 5.0 rating, with one notable outlier scoring 3.0 and flagging concerns around deadline adherence and output accuracy. The predominant pattern is Strong across communication and collaboration, with a Mixed signal on technical delivery consistency introduced by the lower-rated engagement. Long-tenured client relationships — several spanning multiple years — reinforce a general picture of reliability, though the cost-value concern raised in the golf tech engagement warrants attention.
Performance breakdown
Technical expertise
MixedMost reviews highlight strong full-stack capabilities, including React, Angular, Twilio, iOS/Android, and Domo platform support. However, one engagement recorded a quality sub-rating of 2.5, citing inaccurate outputs, which tempers an otherwise positive technical picture.
Project management & delivery
MixedThe majority of clients report timely delivery and effective sprint participation, with one client noting bi-weekly metrics reviews. One engagement explicitly flagged missed deadlines and a schedule sub-rating of 3.5, preventing a Strong overall rating.
Communication & collaboration
StrongCommunication is the most consistently praised dimension across all reviewed engagements. Clients cite transparent reporting, responsiveness via virtual meetings and email, and a collaborative approach — even the lower-rated reviewer acknowledged commendable communication as a standout strength.
Reliability
MixedMultiple clients, including a real estate platform CEO, report minimal bugs and consistent ticket completion. The golf tech engagement scored quality at 2.5 and cost at 1.5, introducing a pattern concern around delivery consistency that prevents a Strong rating.
Client satisfaction & outcomes
MixedSeveral engagements report tangible outcomes including increased sales for a sports SaaS platform and successful app launches generating ad revenue. The single low-rated review and confidential or unspecified budget data across most projects limit the ability to confirm consistent ROI delivery at scale.
Best for
Full Scale is best suited for startups and SMBs seeking long-term staff augmentation and full-stack custom software development, particularly teams that value transparent communication, flexible resourcing, and ongoing platform maintenance at a competitive cost.
Clients info
Full Scale primarily serves small to mid-sized technology, SaaS, and healthcare companies, with several engagements originating from founder- or CEO-led organizations in the 1–50 employee range. Confirmed project budgets range from $50,000 to $999,999, though the majority of engagements list confidential or unspecified budget figures. Primary industries represented include Information Technology / SaaS, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Products & Services, Real Estate Technology. Typical client size bands include 1–10 Employees, 11–50 Employees, 1,001–5,000 Employees. Common project budget ranges include $50,000 to $199,999, $200,000 to $999,999, Confidential / Unspecified (majority of engagements).
Review strength
The assessment is based on 7 reviews sourced from a single platform, all published between January and March 2024, making the dataset recent and internally consistent. However, reliance on one platform limits cross-validation, and several reviews are anonymous with confidential budget disclosures. Review date range: Jan 26, 2024 - Mar 14, 2024.
Performance breakdown
Technical expertise
MixedMost reviews highlight strong full-stack capabilities, including React, Angular, Twilio, iOS/Android, and Domo platform support. However, one engagement recorded a quality sub-rating of 2.5, citing inaccurate outputs, which tempers an otherwise positive technical picture.
Project management & delivery
MixedThe majority of clients report timely delivery and effective sprint participation, with one client noting bi-weekly metrics reviews. One engagement explicitly flagged missed deadlines and a schedule sub-rating of 3.5, preventing a Strong overall rating.
Communication & collaboration
StrongCommunication is the most consistently praised dimension across all reviewed engagements. Clients cite transparent reporting, responsiveness via virtual meetings and email, and a collaborative approach — even the lower-rated reviewer acknowledged commendable communication as a standout strength.
Reliability
MixedMultiple clients, including a real estate platform CEO, report minimal bugs and consistent ticket completion. The golf tech engagement scored quality at 2.5 and cost at 1.5, introducing a pattern concern around delivery consistency that prevents a Strong rating.
Client satisfaction & outcomes
MixedSeveral engagements report tangible outcomes including increased sales for a sports SaaS platform and successful app launches generating ad revenue. The single low-rated review and confidential or unspecified budget data across most projects limit the ability to confirm consistent ROI delivery at scale.