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A 90-day replacement guarantee means that if the AI engineer on your team is not working out in the first 90 days, we replace them, at no extra cost. Plans start at $3K a month and you can cancel anytime. The sections below cover what the guarantee covers, how a swap works, what it costs and how we compare with a typical marketplace.
What sits behind the guarantee
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What the guarantee covers
It covers the engineer we place on your team. If that engineer is not the right fit in the first 90 days, we replace them at no extra cost. The engineer runs a proven AI system on your company data, and we run performance check-ins through the whole window, so a fit problem shows up early.
How a swap works
You tell us the fit is wrong, and we replace the engineer.
Ask about swap timing on the consultation call and hear the answer before you start.
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What it costs
Plans start at $3K a month, and you can cancel anytime. A swap carries no extra cost. We do not scope projects, so there is no separate project price. For the full picture, read the cost to hire an AI engineer.
AY is built for companies that are serious about AI systems. It is not the fit for small one-off tasks.
Marketplace vs AY
Five questions to ask any provider about a guarantee
- What counts as a reason to swap: skills, fit, or both?
- How long does a swap take, and is it in writing?
- Does a swap cost anything?
- When do the 90 days start?
- What happens on day 91?
Bring these to the consultation call. We answer the first, third and fourth above. Ask every other provider the same five.
Who we work with
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- What is an AI-first engineer: the profile we place.
FAQ
What is a 90-day replacement guarantee for nearshore engineers?
It is a promise to replace the engineer if the fit fails in the first 90 days. Ours covers the AI engineer on your team. If they are not working out inside 90 days, we replace them.
Does a 90-day replacement guarantee cost extra?
No. We replace the engineer at no extra cost. Plans start at $3K a month and you can cancel anytime.
How fast can a replacement engineer start?
Ask for the timing on the consultation call and hear it before you start.
When do the 90 days start?
The window runs from the engineer's start date, with performance check-ins through all 90 days.
Can I cancel during the 90 days?
Yes. You can cancel anytime, including inside the first 90 days.
Do marketplaces offer a replacement guarantee?
Some do, and the terms differ. Ask what triggers a swap, how long it takes, who pays and whether it is written down.
What does the engineer do?
The engineer stays on your team and runs a proven AI system on your company data. We set the system up in hours, and the engineer keeps it working.
Ask how a swap would work for your team
Book a call and hear the swap process before you start. From $3K a month, cancel anytime. See how engineer placement works, or go straight to the call.
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