Poland continues to dominate the CEE region as the premier technology hub. However, in 2026, simply having a presence isn’t enough. Success depends on the speed of scaling and access to niche competencies. Whether you are setting up an IT hub in Poland or looking to build remote engineering teams in Poland, this guide covers everything from recruitment strategy to local labor market insights.
This article is for you if:
- You are interested in building a tech team in Poland in 2026 and need a proven roadmap.
- You plan to build remote engineering teams in Poland
- You need end-to-end hiring support to establish a local branch, from legal compliance to sourcing hard-to-fill roles.
- You’re considering cooperation with a recruitment agency in Poland
Building Tech&AI Teams in Poland
Modern recruitment is more than just forwarding CVs. It is about aligning talent acquisition with your long-term business goals. We Next Technology Professionals, provide end-to-end hiring support, managing entire recruitment functions whether you are scaling quickly or building a team from scratch rather than just filling individual seats.
By partnering with us, you gain access to dedicated tech recruiters and talent pipelines that work as a direct extension of your HR department.
Why choose Next Technology Professionals?
When entering a new market, local expertise is your greatest asset. Next Technology Professionals is a specialized recruitment and IT outsourcing agency.
- 10+ years of experience: We have successfully completed over 1000 recruitment processes across IT, AI & Data, cybersecurity, finance, marketing, engineering and SAP.
- Market leader & trusted authority: Ranked as the #1 IT recruitment firm in Poland by Outsource Accelerator. What is more, we are also recognized for our excellence and rapid growth, earning the prestigious Forbes Diamonds award in both 2023 and 2024. Additionally, we are Clutch Premier Verified, which further solidifies our position as a trusted and transparent business partner.
- Data-driven insights: We analyze the IT job market in Poland. Since 2022, we have published 5 comprehensive IT reports and a 2026 HR industry analysis. Our publications are backed by the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH), ensuring a level of credibility and strategic depth that is unmatched in the local market.
- Deep tech expertise: We understand the technology. We provide highly qualified candidates for corporations, scale-ups, and startups.
- Comprehensive service suite: Whether it’s permanent recruitment, IT outsourcing, Executive Search, or building entire R&D centers, we adapt our model to your specific growth stage.
- Unreachable Talent: We free up your team’s time by delivering carefully selected candidates, including passive talents who cannot be reached through standard job boards.
How to Successfully Establish an IT Hub in Poland
Establishing a branch requires a synergy of operational knowledge and recruitment agility. Our role is to handle the complexities of the Polish job market so you can focus on your product.
Our Collaboration Models:
- Dedicated recruitment teams: We provide experienced tech recruiters and a dedicated team leader to work directly with your internal teams to scale hiring rapidly.
- Establishing local branches: We will help you establish a physical branch in Poland or build a fully compliant remote tech team.
- Building Your Tech Hub: We help international companies set up their R&D centers in Poland from scratch. We find everyone you need to innovate, from top-level directors to highly specialized engineers.
Case Studies: see our strategy in practice. Building high-performing IT teams
Discover how the collaboration with a recruitment & outsourcing agency like ours looks in reality. In our case studies section, we describe:
- Successful recruitment for strategic individual roles and building entire IT teams from the ground up.
- Creating and developing R&D teams and classic dev team building for international partners.
- Support in scaling IT departments: moving from a dozen to dozens of specialists in a short timeframe to meet rapid growth demands.
Scaling for a Global Tech Giant:
We successfully formed an entire team of Java experts for an international AdTech company (now part of Amazon), proving our ability to provide the specialized talent required for world-class innovation. (Find out more in full case study)
Your Competitive Advantage in the Polish Market
Competing for top-tier developers in Poland requires a partner who understands the nuances of local labor law and candidate expectations. We help identify your hiring needs and work with you to optimize your talent sourcing and recruitment strategy.
As a recruitment agency that understands Poland’s job market, we ensure:
- Speed: Building talent pipelines in Poland quickly to stay ahead of the competition.
- Quality: Delivering candidates who fit your culture and technical requirements.
- Compliance: Guiding you through B2B contracts and traditional employment (CoE) to ensure your setup is secure and attractive to candidates.
Let us help you turn setting up an IT hub in Poland from a logistical challenge into a strategic victory.
Key facts on IT sector growth in Poland
The Poland ICT market was valued at 31.59 billion USD in 2025.
In 2026, Polish developers remain highly sought after for their technical skills and work ethic, supported by efficient recruitment processes.
The Baltic AI GigaFactory
The Baltic AI GigaFactory is an ambitious international infrastructure project. It aims to create a powerful computing center in Poland and the Baltic states for developing and deploying advanced artificial intelligence. Poland serves as the leader of this undertaking.
Record IT investments
Investments in the Polish IT sector grew by 64% in 2025. This growth makes Poland the regional leader in AI and cybersecurity as well as R&D.
New AI Centers and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Digital Affairs plans the construction of two AI factories. The first Polish AI factory called PIAST AI is rising in Poznań. The second facility is the Gaia AI Factory in Kraków.
Poland’s Massive Tech Talent Pool in CEE
Poland has Europe’s largest pool of tech talent. In 2025, it boasted around 600 000 programmers – over 25% of all developers in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). By 2026, this number will be even bigger.
Poland IT market entry 2026 checklist
| Project Phase | Key Activities (Tasks) | Our Support Role | Status |
| 1. Market Analysis | Salary benchmarking for IT roles like Java or Python and DevOps or Cloud. | Delivering current salary reports and competitor analysis. | [ ] |
| Choosing a location such as Warsaw or Kraków or Wrocław or a Remote-First model. | Consulting on talent availability in specific hubs. | [ ] | |
| 2. Legal & Setup | Choosing a business form like a Branch Office or Polish LLC and tax analysis. | Consultations on Polish labor law and B2B models. | [ ] |
| Drafting contract templates compliant with local regulations like CoE or B2B and IP Box. | Legal and administrative support during onboarding. | [ ] | |
| 3. Recruitment Strategy | Defining the Ideal Candidate Profile and tech stack. | Dedicated Tech Recruiters working inside your team. | [ ] |
| Establishing an Employer Branding strategy on the Polish market. | Building the employer image among passive candidates. | [ ] | |
| Verifying candidate soft skills or conducting personality tests. | Comprehensive behavioral assessment and culture fit verification. | [ ] | |
| Conducting technical verification of their skills. | Pre-screening | [ ] | |
| 4. Talent Acquisition | Launching headhunting and sourcing processes. | Access to a candidate database unavailable through standard methods. | [ ] |
| Managing the interview process and technical assessment. | Full End-to-End hiring support and selection of the top 5% of talent. | [ ] | |
| 5. Scaling & Retention | Scaling the team from a few to a dozen or several dozen people. | Managing the Talent Pipeline and rapid scaling. | [ ] |
| Implementing benefits and a work culture that attracts Seniors. | Consulting on retention and HR process optimization. | [ ] |
Ready to set up your IT branch in Poland in 2026?
Are you planning to set up your IT hub in Poland in 2026? Choose Next Technology Professionals to ensure your success. We are the top-ranked IT recruitment firm in Poland by Outsource Accelerator.
See how we can support your growth. From executive search to building entire IT departments – find the perfect solution backed by our 10+ years of market expertise.