How cside were able to hire the best people, no matter the location
With a laser focus on client-side security and a distributed engineering team, cside uses Remote to simplify global hiring, manage compliance, and eliminate administrative overhead, ensuring rapid international growth.
Overview
With a laser focus on client-side security and a distributed engineering team, cside uses Remote to simplify global hiring, manage compliance, and eliminate administrative overhead, ensuring rapid international growth.
In a snap
Products used: Contractor Management, HRIS, Employer of Record, Payroll
Team members with Remote: 25+
Countries: Albania, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
About cside
Cside (short for Client Side Development) is a fast-growing startup that secures the client-side experience for web applications. The company’s technology detects malicious JavaScript dependencies, AI agents allowing customers to customise their websites and helps protect sensitive user data from fraud and abuse (an especially critical concern for clients in eCommerce, financial services, and payment processing).
The hiring challenge
For a company that secures the most exposed layer of software, internal rigour and operational trust have always been non-negotiable. But when it came time to hire engineering talent, founder Simon Wijckmans quickly discovered that the top experts in client-side security were scattered across the globe, from Spain and the Netherlands to Argentina and beyond. Traditional hiring methods simply weren’t an option.
However, as a solo founder, Simon had a clear priority: grow the best possible team, wherever they lived, and without getting buried in paperwork.
“From day one, I knew I didn’t want to deal with administrative complexity. Hiring people directly in multiple countries just wasn’t realistic.”
- Simon Wijckmans, CEO of cside dev
Even for US-based hires, the burden of state-by-state filings, local payroll setups, and compliance risk made direct employment unappealing. Simon needed a solution that could help him hire globally without losing sleep over legal or operational risk.
Why Remote?
CSide chose Remote as its global employment partner for one simple reason: peace of mind.
“I looked at other platforms like Deel, but I didn’t want to get caught in someone else’s compliance mistakes. I needed to trust the diligence of the platform,” Simon explains. “Remote felt safer, and more focused on doing things the right way.”
Remote’s platform stood out for its integrated experience, covering contractor management, employer of record (EOR) services, HRIS, and payroll all under one roof. That meant fewer tools, fewer handoffs, and a more streamlined approach to building the team.
How cside uses Remote
Contractor Management
CSide’s first hires were international contractors. Remote’s Contractor Management platform made it easy to get localised contracts in place, ensure compliance with local laws, and standardise payments, all without needing outside legal help.
Employer of Record (EOR)
As CSide matured, many of these contractors transitioned to permanent roles. Through Remote’s EOR service, Simon could hire in Spain, the Netherlands, and Argentina with confidence. The onboarding process was fast and standardised, and Remote enables CSide to offer high-quality benefits tailored to each country.
Remote has also handled complex local compliance issues. For instance, Simon refers to CSide’s first full-time in Spain, who was eligible for a specific tax classification tied to returnees in the Basque region. Remote’s team was able to handle the classification smoothly, without Simon needing to hire and pay for a local lawyer.
HRIS
Remote’s integrated HRIS has proved to be one of the most impactful tools for Simon, especially as a founder wearing many hats.
“I don’t want to manage five different systems for HR,” he says. “Remote’s HRIS is built right into the same platform I use to hire and pay my team. It’s simple, clear, and gives me everything I need.”
With Remote’s HRIS, CSide keeps all its employee data in one place, from contracts and time off to country-specific benefits and documents. There’s dedicated support, too; questions that might normally require a lawyer are answered quickly by Remote’s in-country support experts.
Payroll
Even for CSide’s US-based employees, Remote has been a game-changer.
“Using Remote for US payroll means I don’t have to deal with all the state tax registrations and filings,” says Simon. “That’s a huge relief.”
With Remote Payroll, onboarding was clear and personalised, too. CSide was assigned a dedicated payroll contact who guided them through the setup, and ensured accuracy every step of the way. Since then, payments have been timely and compliant, without any extra overhead.
Results and impact
With Remote’s support, cside has built a high-skill, globally distributed team in record time, without ever needing to open a local legal entity or hire internal HR staff. Specifically, it has:
Hired in multiple countries with zero legal risk
Quickly and easily converted its contractors to full-time employees
Onboarded US staff without needing state-by-state payroll registrations
Reduced reliance on costly legal support and manual processes
Freed up founder time to focus on product and growth
Why Remote?
Integrated contractor, EOR, HRIS, and payroll in one platform
Local legal and tax support in every country
Streamlined onboarding and offboarding
Trusted compliance infrastructure
Scales with you as your team evolves
Final word
“Remote gave me the confidence to hire globally without worrying about compliance. I get expert support, clear onboarding, and a platform that just works, so I can focus on building.”
Simon Wijckmans, Founder of cside
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