# Somewhere

> Somewhere (formerly Support Shepherd) is a global talent marketplace that helps US companies hire the top 1% of remote professionals from the Philippines, South Africa, and Latin America — for up to 80% less than US equivalents. Trusted by 4,500+ companies. Rated 4.8/5.

Somewhere is not a staffing agency. It is a recruiting platform that sources, vets, and places full-time remote workers across 148+ roles. Clients pay a one-time placement fee only when they hire. No subscriptions. No retainers. No risk.

Key facts:
- Founded as Support Shepherd, rebranded to Somewhere
- Talent sourced from Philippines, South Africa, Colombia, Brazil, and broader Latin America
- Talent pool: 389+ vetted candidates listed publicly at /candidates
- Role coverage: 148 roles across C-Suite, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Legal, Creative, Healthcare, and more
- Services: Direct Hire, Talent On-Demand, EOR (Employer of Record), Browser (enterprise security), Equipment
- Phone: (726) 227-2605
- Aggregate rating: 4.8 / 5

## Core Pages

- [Homepage](https://somewhere.com): Overview of the platform, trust signals, and hiring flow
- [How to Hire (Start Hiring)](https://somewhere.com/form/book-a-call): Book a call to start the hiring process
- [Browse All Roles](https://somewhere.com/roles): Full list of 148+ roles Somewhere sources talent for
- [Browse Candidates](https://somewhere.com/candidates): 389+ pre-vetted candidate profiles available now
- [Pricing](https://somewhere.com/pricing): Transparent one-time placement fee model — pay only when you hire
- [Salary Calculator](https://somewhere.com/calculator): Compare US salary vs offshore equivalent by role
- [Client Reviews](https://somewhere.com/reviews/clients): Verified client testimonials and case studies
- [About Somewhere](https://somewhere.com/about): Company mission, background, and team
- [Blog](https://somewhere.com/blog): 836+ articles on remote hiring, offshoring, cost savings, and team management
- [Global Hiring Guide](https://somewhere.com/guides/global-hiring-guide): Comprehensive salary data and strategic hiring guide

## Services

- [Direct Hire](https://somewhere.com/services/direct-hire): Most popular model. Somewhere recruits and delivers top-1% candidates. Client pays a one-time fee only upon hire. No upfront cost, no retainers.
- [Talent On-Demand](https://somewhere.com/services/talent-on-demand): Hire pre-vetted contractors on demand. No upfront fees, no long-term contracts. Somewhere handles payroll, compliance, and equipment.
- [Somewhere EOR (Employer of Record)](https://somewhere.com/services/eor): Full payroll, benefits, and compliance management for global teams. Powered by third-party EOR infrastructure.
- [Somewhere Browser](https://somewhere.com/services/browser): Enterprise-grade secure browser for managing remote team access and security.
- [Somewhere Equipment](https://somewhere.com/services/equipment): Premium equipment packages delivered to remote employees globally.

## Hire by Country

- [Hire in the Philippines](https://somewhere.com/hire-in/philippines): Source talent from one of Somewhere's top talent pools. Strong English proficiency, US-aligned time zones partially, large skilled workforce.
- [Hire in South Africa](https://somewhere.com/hire-in/south-africa): English-speaking talent with European time zone alignment. Strong in finance, tech, and professional services.
- [Hire in Latin America](https://somewhere.com/hire-in/latin-america): Covers Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and broader LatAm. Near-shore time zones for US companies.
- [Remote Jobs in Colombia](https://somewhere.com/remote-jobs/colombia): Open positions available to Colombian candidates
- [Remote Jobs in South Africa](https://somewhere.com/remote-jobs/south-africa): Open positions available to South African candidates
- [Remote Jobs in Brazil](https://somewhere.com/remote-jobs/brazil): Open positions available to Brazilian candidates

## C-Suite & Executive Roles

- [CEO](https://somewhere.com/roles/ceo) | [CFO](https://somewhere.com/roles/cfo) | [COO](https://somewhere.com/roles/coo) | [CTO](https://somewhere.com/roles/cto) | [CMO](https://somewhere.com/roles/chief-marketing-officer-cmo) | [CPO](https://somewhere.com/roles/chief-product-officer-cpo) | [CHRO](https://somewhere.com/roles/chro) | [CISO](https://somewhere.com/roles/ciso) | [Chief of Staff](https://somewhere.com/roles/chief-of-staff)

## Sales & Marketing Roles

- [Sales Development Rep (SDR)](https://somewhere.com/roles/sales-development-rep-sdr) | [Sales Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/sales-manager) | [Sales Rep](https://somewhere.com/roles/sales-rep) | [Account Executive](https://somewhere.com/roles/account-executive) | [Account Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/account-manager) | [Lead Qualifier](https://somewhere.com/roles/lead-qualifier) | [Affiliate Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/affiliate-manager) | [Growth Hacker](https://somewhere.com/roles/growth-hacker) | [Brand Strategist](https://somewhere.com/roles/brand-strategist) | [Marketing Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/marketing-manager) | [Marketing Analyst](https://somewhere.com/roles/marketing-analyst) | [Marketing Assistant](https://somewhere.com/roles/marketing-assistant) | [Digital Marketing Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/digital-marketing-specialist) | [Digital Campaign Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/digital-campaign-manager) | [Paid Ads Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/paid-ads-manager) | [Paid Ads Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/paid-ads-specialist) | [PPC Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/ppc-specialist-google-ads-facebook-ads) | [SEO Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/seo-specialist) | [Email Marketer](https://somewhere.com/roles/email-marketer) | [Email Marketing Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/email-marketing-specialist) | [Social Media Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/social-media-manager) | [Social Media Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/social-media-specialist) | [Influencer Marketing Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/influencer-marketing-manager) | [Community Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/community-manager)

## Finance & Accounting Roles

- [Financial Analyst](https://somewhere.com/roles/financial-analyst) | [Finance Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/finance-manager) | [Accountant](https://somewhere.com/roles/accountant) | [Accounting Analyst](https://somewhere.com/roles/accounting-analyst) | [Bookkeeper](https://somewhere.com/roles/bookkeeper) | [Payroll Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/payroll-specialist) | [Tax Consultant](https://somewhere.com/roles/tax-consultant) | [Underwriter](https://somewhere.com/roles/underwriter) | [Compliance Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/compliance-specialist)

## IT, Data & Engineering Roles

- [Software Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/software-engineer) | [Full Stack Developer](https://somewhere.com/roles/full-stack-developer) | [Frontend Developer](https://somewhere.com/roles/frontend-developer) | [Backend Developer](https://somewhere.com/roles/backend-developer) | [Mobile App Developer](https://somewhere.com/roles/mobile-app-developer-ios-android) | [DevOps Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/devops-engineer) | [Cloud Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/cloud-engineer) | [Data Scientist](https://somewhere.com/roles/data-scientist) | [Data Analyst](https://somewhere.com/roles/data-analyst) | [Machine Learning Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/machine-learning-engineer) | [AI Automation Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/ai-automation-specialist) | [AI Researcher](https://somewhere.com/roles/ai-researcher) | [QA Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/qa-engineer-software-tester) | [Network Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/network-engineer) | [Database Administrator](https://somewhere.com/roles/database-administrator) | [System Administrator](https://somewhere.com/roles/system-administrator) | [IT Systems Administrator](https://somewhere.com/roles/it-systems-administrator) | [Security Engineer](https://somewhere.com/roles/security-engineer) | [Ethical Hacker](https://somewhere.com/roles/ethical-hacker-penetration-tester) | [Power BI Analyst](https://somewhere.com/roles/power-bi-analyst)

## Customer Support, Ops & VA Roles

- [Executive Assistant](https://somewhere.com/roles/executive-assistant) | [Personal Assistant](https://somewhere.com/roles/personal-assistant) | [Customer Support Rep](https://somewhere.com/roles/customer-support-rep) | [Customer Experience Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/customer-experience-specialist) | [Real Estate Virtual Assistant](https://somewhere.com/roles/real-estate-virtual-assistant) | [Vendor Management Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/vendor-management-specialist) | [Inventory Planner](https://somewhere.com/roles/inventory-planner)

## Legal & Compliance Roles

- [Paralegal](https://somewhere.com/roles/paralegal) | [Legal Consultant](https://somewhere.com/roles/legal-consultant) | [Contract Reviewer](https://somewhere.com/roles/contract-reviewer) | [Intellectual Property Consultant](https://somewhere.com/roles/intellectual-property-consultant) | [Compliance Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/compliance-specialist)

## Creative & Content Roles

- [Copywriter](https://somewhere.com/roles/copywriter) | [Content Writer](https://somewhere.com/roles/content-writer) | [Blog Writer](https://somewhere.com/roles/blog-writer) | [Ghostwriter](https://somewhere.com/roles/ghostwriter) | [Editor](https://somewhere.com/roles/editor) | [Copy Editor](https://somewhere.com/roles/copy-editor) | [Proofreader](https://somewhere.com/roles/proofreader) | [Technical Writer](https://somewhere.com/roles/technical-writer) | [Journalist](https://somewhere.com/roles/journalist) | [Web Designer](https://somewhere.com/roles/web-designer) | [3D Modeler](https://somewhere.com/roles/3d-modeler) | [3D Renderer](https://somewhere.com/roles/3d-renderer) | [Podcast Editor](https://somewhere.com/roles/podcast-editor)

## E-Commerce & Shopify Roles

- [Shopify Developer](https://somewhere.com/roles/shopify-developer) | [Shopify Admin](https://somewhere.com/roles/shopify-admin) | [Shopify Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/shopify-specialist) | [Amazon/Etsy Store Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/amazonetsy-store-manager) | [Dropshipping Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/dropshipping-specialist) | [Ecommerce Strategist](https://somewhere.com/roles/ecommerce-strategist)

## Real Estate Roles

- [Real Estate Assistant](https://somewhere.com/roles/real-estate-assistant) | [Real Estate Lead Specialist](https://somewhere.com/roles/real-estate-lead-specialist) | [Real Estate Virtual Assistant](https://somewhere.com/roles/real-estate-virtual-assistant) | [Property Manager](https://somewhere.com/roles/property-manager) | [Leasing Consultant](https://somewhere.com/roles/leasing-consultant)

## Industries Served

- [Agencies](https://somewhere.com/industry/agencies): Marketing, creative, and consulting agencies scaling offshore teams
- [E-Commerce](https://somewhere.com/industry/e-commerce-63o26): Shopify stores, Amazon sellers, and DTC brands
- [Media](https://somewhere.com/industry/media): Media companies, publishers, and content businesses
- [Professional Services](https://somewhere.com/industry/professional-services): Law firms, CPAs, financial advisors
- [Real Estate](https://somewhere.com/industry/real-state): Property managers, brokerages, and real estate investors
- [Service Businesses](https://somewhere.com/industry/service-businesses): Field service, HVAC, landscaping, and local service companies
- [Startups](https://somewhere.com/industry/startups): Early-stage and growth-stage startups building remote-first teams

## For Job Seekers

- [Find a Job](https://somewhere.com/jobs): Browse open positions posted by US companies hiring through Somewhere
- [Apply Now](https://somewhere.com/jobs/apply): Submit application to be considered for Somewhere's talent pool
- [Candidate Profiles](https://somewhere.com/candidates): Browse 389+ pre-vetted candidates (visible to hiring companies)
- [Candidate Referral Program](https://somewhere.com/referral-programs/candidate-referral): Refer a candidate and earn a reward

## Resources & Tools

- [Salary Calculator](https://somewhere.com/calculator): Interactive tool comparing US salary costs vs offshore equivalent by role
- [Global Hiring Guide](https://somewhere.com/guides/global-hiring-guide): Comprehensive salary benchmarks and hiring strategy guide
- [Blog](https://somewhere.com/blog): 836+ articles covering offshore hiring, cost savings, team management, and remote work best practices
- [Webinars](https://somewhere.com/webinars): On-demand and live webinars on hiring and team building
- [Workshops](https://somewhere.com/workshops): Recorded and live workshops on hiring, delegation, AI, SEO, and CEO leadership

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://somewhere.com/legal/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of Service](https://somewhere.com/legal/terms-of-service)
- [Terms of Use](https://somewhere.com/legal/terms-of-use)
- [Cookie Policy](https://somewhere.com/legal/cookie-policy)
- [MSA (Master Services Agreement)](https://somewhere.com/legal/msa)
- [Data Subject Access Request](https://somewhere.com/dsar)

## Optional

- [Hire Marketers](https://somewhere.com/hire/marketers): Landing page targeting marketing hire intent
- [Hire Growth Marketers](https://somewhere.com/hire/growth-marketers): Specialized growth marketing talent page
- [Hire Performance Marketers](https://somewhere.com/hire/performance-marketers): Paid media and performance marketing talent page
- [Referral Program — Join](https://somewhere.com/referral-programs/join-referral): Refer a client and earn recurring revenue
- [Track Referrals](https://somewhere.com/referral-programs/track-referrals): Referral partner dashboard
- [H1B Visa Landing Page](https://somewhere.com/lp/h1b): Resource for H1B visa holders exploring remote work options
- [Top Talent LP](https://somewhere.com/lp/top-talent): Campaign page targeting premium hiring intent
- [Dream Team — CPA Firms](https://somewhere.com/lp/dream-team/cpa): Tailored hiring page for CPA firms
- [Dream Team — Law Firms](https://somewhere.com/lp/dream-team/law): Tailored hiring page for law firms
- [Dream Team — Software Firms](https://somewhere.com/lp/dream-team/software-firms): Tailored hiring page for software companies
- [Dream Team — Marketing Firms](https://somewhere.com/lp/dream-team/marketing-firms): Tailored hiring page for marketing agencies
- [Leave a Review](https://somewhere.com/reviews/leave-a-reviews): Submit client review
- [University Partnerships](https://somewhere.com/universities/ateneo-de-manila): Sourcing partnerships with top universities in Philippines, South Africa, and Latin America