// Flexible workforce
Hiring a full-time embedded engineer is expensive, slow, and inflexible. A retainer with ETL gives you senior expertise on demand — at a fraction of the cost.
// The true cost
Most companies underestimate the true cost of a full-time hire by 40-60%. Here's the real picture.
Flexible monthly commitment, scale up or down
Senior embedded engineer, UK market rate
// Head to head
// Why retainers work
No recruitment process, no notice periods. We can begin within 1-2 weeks of signing. Your project doesn't wait for hiring cycles.
One hire gives you one skill set. A retainer gives you firmware engineers, BLE specialists, Linux developers, and mobile developers — all from one contract.
Fixed monthly fee, no surprises. No employer NI, pension contributions, equipment costs, or recruitment fees. Budget with confidence.
Need more hours for a product launch? Scale up. Quieter quarter? Scale down. No redundancy risk, no awkward conversations.
If a full-time engineer leaves, your project stalls. With ETL, knowledge is shared across the team. Continuity is built in.
We bring our own tools, licences, development boards, and test equipment. You don't need to provision anything.
// Getting started
We discuss your project, technical requirements, and the level of support you need.
We propose a retainer that fits your budget and scope — no lock-in, no minimum term beyond 30 days.
Your dedicated team begins work. Regular updates, shared repos, and direct communication from day one.
Increase or decrease hours monthly. Pause if you need to. No penalties, no drama.
Talk to us about a flexible retainer that fits your project and budget.
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