How much does carbon.talent cost?

Free $0, Starter $19, Team $49 and Scale $99 per company per month. Prices in USD. Payment is charged in rand at the current rate.

Is posting a remote data engineer role free?

Yes. Post your role free on the Free plan.

What is included on every plan?

The real-world data experience test, working-style profile and video are free on every plan. Connect your AI assistant (MCP) on Team and Scale.

What is only on paid plans?

SQL and Python skills tests are on paid plans. Webhooks and ID checks are on Team and Scale. ID checks are not on Free or Starter, and they are not included in the Team trial.

Can I hire remote data engineers in any country?

You set the location your role allows. Hire remote, hybrid or on-site.

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Cost to hire a remote data engineer

Last updated 18 Oct 2026

carbon.talent is a data and AI talent platform. Plans are Free $0, Starter $19, Team $49 and Scale $99 per company per month.

Post your role free on the Free plan. The real-world data experience test is on every plan. SQL and Python skills tests are on paid plans. ID checks are on Team and Scale only. Prices in USD. Payment is charged in rand at the current rate.

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What you pay on carbon.talent

Free $0 - Post your role free. Real-world data experience test included.
Starter $19 / month - SQL and Python skills tests, matching and the full hiring pipeline.
Team $49 / month - Webhooks and ID checks.
Scale $99 / month - Everything in Team, plus ATS integrations and API, and priority support.

Joining and applying stay free for candidates. Full plan detail is on Compare plans and on Hire pricing.

Remote, hybrid or on-site: you set location and overlap hours on each role.

How agencies typically charge

Recruitment agencies often charge a percentage of first-year salary. SHRM notes contingency placements are often billed as a percentage of first-year salary. carbon.talent is different: plans are a flat price per company per month.

Questions companies ask

How much does carbon.talent cost?: Free $0, Starter $19, Team $49 and Scale $99 per company per month. Prices in USD. Payment is charged in rand at the current rate.
Is posting a remote data engineer role free?: Yes. Post your role free on the Free plan.
What is included on every plan?: The real-world data experience test, working-style profile and video are free on every plan. Connect your AI assistant (MCP) on Team and Scale.
What is only on paid plans?: SQL and Python skills tests are on paid plans. Webhooks and ID checks are on Team and Scale. ID checks are not on Free or Starter, and they are not included in the Team trial.
How do recruitment agencies typically charge?: Recruitment agencies often charge a percentage of first-year salary. SHRM notes contingency placements are often billed as a percentage of first-year salary. carbon.talent plans are a flat price per company per month.
Can I hire remote data engineers in any country?: You set the location your role allows. Hire remote, hybrid or on-site.