Fractional engineering
Fractional engineering team for startups
A fractional engineering team gives a startup senior product developers on a monthly retainer without the cost, recruiting delay, and management load of hiring full-time. Unstuck Labs provides fractional engineering for startups that need to build, improve, or scale software with a team that can plug into the roadmap quickly.
How it works
The model is simple: dedicated senior developers, monthly retainer, product-focused execution, and the ability to scale the work up or down as the roadmap changes.
- Starts at $5,000 per month
- 3-month minimum
- Senior engineering support
- Product and delivery guidance
When it makes sense
Fractional engineering makes sense when the product needs consistent development but the company is too early for a full engineering org, or when speed matters more than a long recruiting cycle.
Proof
Unstuck Labs has built for pre-seed through Series A teams and enterprise clients including AmEx, Pfizer, and Six Flags.
Questions people ask
How much does fractional engineering cost?
Unstuck Labs fractional engineering starts at $5,000 per month with a 3-month minimum.
Is fractional engineering the same as staff augmentation?
No. Fractional engineering is product-oriented execution with senior developers and delivery guidance, not just filling seats.
Can a startup use fractional engineering before hiring a CTO?
Yes. It often helps founders make progress before they are ready to recruit a full internal technical team.