AI Powered Hiring Platform
Hire The Top 1% of Developers from Southeast Asia. Or Become One.
MERRA connects global startups with vetted, English-proficient software engineers across Southeast Asia — at 50% lower cost.
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Pre-vetted elite talent
Southeast Asia's Elite Engineering Talent
Browse our pre-vetted pool of top 1% software engineers from across Southeast Asia
Armada Nasar | Indonesia
Senior Software Engineer
5+ years of full-stack development with expertise in e-commerce and mobile solut...
ReactReact NativeFlutter
100% Technical AssessmentImproved test coverage from 40% to 60%
Benny Susanto | Bandung, Indonesia
Senior Software Engineer
Certified Java backend expert with 9+ years experience in e-wallet, ERP, and ent...
JavaSpring FrameworkPostgreSQL
Oracle Java CertifiedProfessional Scrum Master
Ivan Prasetya | Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Senior Backend Engineer
10+ years specializing in e-commerce and fintech solutions. Currently leading de...
GolangJavaGRPC
96% Technical AssessmentBest Team Collaboration Award
Andryangama | Jakarta, Indonesia
Senior Software Engineer
Experienced in high-scale e-commerce (ByteDance, Tokopedia) with expertise in ba...
GoJavaPython
Growth Mindset AwardTop 3 MyKudos Receiver
How It Works
Delve into our transparent and efficient hiring process designed to connect talented individuals with exciting opportunities.
For Talent
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Create Your Profile
Sign up and add your personal details, tech stack, rates, and CV. Connect GitHub, LinkedIn, and portfolio links.
Take the AI Interview
Complete a voice-led AI interview covering technical and behavioural and situational questions — scored instantly.
Get Evaluated
Receive an AI-generated candidate report with scores across communication, technical knowledge, problem solving, professionalism and cultural fit.
Go Live on the Platform
Top candidates are approved and listed on the global platform — visible to companies hiring remote SEA talent.
For Companies
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Browse Pre-Vetted Talent
Explore verified developer profiles filtered by skills, rates, and location — all English-proficient and interview-ready.
Request Interview
Select candidates and request interviews. Merra facilitates scheduling and delivery of AI reports.
Hire with Confidence
Make offers directly through the platform to the candidate. We handle all coordination and communication.
EOR & Ongoing Support
We manage contracts, compliance, and payroll via Weshine our EOR partner.
Built for Tomorrow's Hiring
Merra combines advanced artificial intelligence with Southeast Asia's rich talent ecosystem to revolutionise how companies discover and hire exceptional developers.
AI-Powered Vetting
Our advanced AI conducts comprehensive technical interviews, evaluating coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency
- Technical Assessment
- Behavioral Analysis
- Communication Scoring
- Skill Validation
Regional Expertise
Deep understanding of Southeast Asian tech markets, cultural nuances, and regulatory requirements across all major countries.
- Market knowledge
- Cultural alignment
- Local compliance
- Time zone optimisation
Quality Assurance
Rigorous screening process ensures only top-tier talent joins our platform, maintaining the highest standards for our clients.
- Multi-stage screening
- Continuous monitoring
- Performance tracking
- Quality metrics
Our Vision
Powering Global Innovation
with Southeast Asia's Brightest Talent
with Southeast Asia's Brightest Talent
We believe the future of work is remote, borderless, and ability-first. MERRA exists to unlock life-changing global opportunities for Southeast Asia's top developers and to help companies build world-class teams without compromise. Together, we're redefining what it means to hire and be hired.
Ahmed Ghelle
Founder & CEO MERRA
We started Merra to help companies access elite engineering talent from Southeast Asia—without inflated costs, slow hiring cycles, or inconsistent vetting. By combining AI-powered screening with a curated talent pool, our goal is to make global hiring faster, fairer, and more scalable for startups and enterprises alike.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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