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 customize 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).
For a company that secures the most exposed layer of software, internal rigor 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.
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.
CSide’s first hires were international contractors. Remote’s Contractor Management platform made it easy to get localized contracts in place, ensure compliance with local laws, and standardize payments, all without needing outside legal help.
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 standardized, 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.
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.
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 personalized, 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:
Freed up founder time to focus on product and growth
“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
Remote enables mid-sized companies like yours to reduce complexity, help ensure compliance, and gain peace of mind over HR processes across borders.
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