Why Entry & Mid-Level Tech Roles Are Being Offshored — And Senior Roles Aren’t (Yet)
Let’s Talk About What No Job Board Will Say Out Loud
Tech companies are quietly offshoring entry-level and mid-level roles.
And it’s happening faster than you think.
If you're based in the U.S., wondering why you’re not hearing back from jobs you’re qualified for, here’s the behind-the-scenes truth:
What’s Really Happening?
U.S.-based companies are outsourcing junior and mid-level tech roles to international teams.
Roles like junior designers, QA testers, backend devs, IT support, and system analysts are increasingly contracted through global talent platforms or nearshore vendors.
Meanwhile, senior and leadership roles are still staying in the U.S. — for now.
Why Are Entry & Mid Roles Going Overseas?
Cost efficiency
A U.S.-based junior designer might expect $65K–$80K/year.
An overseas hire might cost the company $15K–$25K/year with no benefits. It’s not personal — it’s a budget line item."Plug and play" mentality
Many mid-level roles are now treated as “task-based” instead of strategic. If you’re just pushing tickets and not making decisions, you’re replaceable in their eyes.AI + Templates = Fewer People Needed
Between Figma plugins, AI QA bots, code generators, and Notion SOPs, companies are asking:
“Why hire 4 people to follow instructions when 1 senior + 1 overseas contractor can get it done?”