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title: "How We Work | Engagement Models & Delivery Process | Softpers"
description: "See how Softpers delivers AI and software projects: a clear process, weekly demos, fixed-price first phases and 5 engagement models, from a 1–2 week AI pilot to a dedicated team. Find the right fit in 3 questions."
url: "https://softpers.com/how-we-work"
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How we work

# No surprises. Just working software, every week.

A clear path from first call to launch and beyond. You always know what's being built, what it costs and when it'll be ready.

Find your model See a typical week

Partner, not vendor

## We work like part of your team, not a supplier

Our decisions stay grounded in your goals, budget and deadlines, and we tell you honestly when something isn't worth building.

### A typical vendor Them

Waits to be told what to do

Bills for hours spent

Surprises you at the end

Disappears after launch

### Softpers Us

Suggests better ways to reach your goal

Measures success by results delivered

Shows working software every week

Stays to run, fix and improve

Engagement models

## Five ways to work with us. Find yours in 3 clicks.

Answer three quick questions and we'll point you to the best fit. Or open any model below to see exactly how it works.

1How clear is what you need?

2How long will you need us?

3Who should manage the day-to-day work?

Your best match

Prove an AI idea works on your real data before you commit to a full build.

Fit with your answers **85%**

Also worth a look: **Fixed-Scope Project**

Start here

### AI Pilot Sprint

Prove an AI idea works on your real data before you commit to a full build.

- **Timeline**: 1–2 weeks
- **Pricing**: Fixed price

Most popular

### Fixed-Scope Project

An agreed scope, a fixed price and a clear finish line.

- **Timeline**: 1–16 weeks
- **Pricing**: Fixed price per phase

For growing products

### Dedicated Team

Your own Softpers team, working only on your product, month after month.

- **Timeline**: Monthly, ongoing
- **Pricing**: Monthly fee per team

Add skills fast

### Team Extension

Add AI or engineering specialists to the team you already have.

- **Timeline**: Monthly, flexible
- **Pricing**: Monthly fee per specialist

After launch

### Run & Improve

We keep your AI and apps healthy, safe and getting better every month.

- **Timeline**: Monthly, ongoing
- **Pricing**: Monthly retainer

Getting started

## From hello to kickoff in about a week

Step 1 · Day 0

### Discovery call

A free 30-minute chat about your goals. You get a written estimate within 24 hours.

Step 2 · Days 1–5

### One-page project plan

We agree goals, scope, owners and timeline in a single page everyone can follow. NDA signed first.

Step 3 · Week 1

### Kickoff

Meet your team, connect tools, agree how we'll talk, and plan the first sprint together.

A typical week

## You'll always know what's happening

A simple weekly rhythm keeps everyone in sync without endless meetings.

AI-first, but practical

## We build faster because we build with AI

The same AI tools we use to run Softpers speed up every project we deliver. People stay in charge of every decision.

### AI pair-programming

Our engineers use AI assistants to write and refactor code faster, so you get more done each sprint.

### Automated testing

Tests run on every change, so bugs are caught early, not by your customers.

### AI review, human sign-off

AI checks every change first. A senior engineer always signs off before it ships.

### AI only where it pays off

We add AI to your product when it saves time or money, never just because it's trendy.

Our promise

## What you get with every model

Whichever way you work with us, these never change. They're the reason clients come back for project after project.

[Meet the team behind it](https://softpers.com/about)

**SOFTPERS** Every engagement includes

- Estimate after your call **24 hours**
- First phase **Fixed price**
- Code & IP ownership **100% yours**
- NDA & DPA **Signed before day 1**
- Your data **Stays in your accounts**
- Your data used to train AI **Never**
- After launch **30-day warranty**

Surprises **0**

FAQ

## How we work: questions, answered

**Which engagement model is right for me?**

Try the matcher above, or book a free call. We'll recommend the simplest option that fits your goals and budget, even if it's the smallest one.

**Can we switch models later?**

Yes. Many clients start with an AI Pilot Sprint or a fixed-scope project, then move to a dedicated team once the product grows.

**How fast can you start?**

You get a written estimate within 24 hours of your discovery call. Most teams start within about a week of signing.

**Who owns the code and the work?**

You do. 100% of the code, designs and documents we create are yours.

**How do you keep our data safe?**

We sign an NDA, and a DPA where needed, before day one. Your data stays in your own accounts and is never used to train AI models.

**What if the scope changes mid-project?**

Change is normal. We agree any change in writing, with its cost and timing, before we start on it. No surprise invoices.

## Not sure which model fits? Let's figure it out together.

Book a free 30-minute call. We'll listen, suggest the simplest way to start and send a written estimate within 24 hours.

Book a free call or send us a message