Softeq
Houston-based full-stack development company founded in 1997. ISO 13485:2016 certified with 500+ global employees. Specializes in IoT, embedded systems, and hardware development for Fortune 500 clients.
How much does Softeq charge?
Softeq lists $125–$175/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $125–175
- Min project
- $50K+
- Team size
- 250+
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $150/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the upper third (69th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is Softeq a good fit for?
Rare expertise in hardware, firmware, and embedded systems alongside mobile development. ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device software. 27+ years of continuous operation with Fortune 500 client base.
Best for
Companies building IoT products requiring hardware and software integration. Medical device manufacturers needing ISO-certified development. Organizations seeking embedded systems expertise combined with mobile app delivery.
Tradeoffs
Broad service offering may mean less mobile-specific focus than pure-play agencies. Hardware focus could be overkill for simple app projects. Enterprise pricing structure.
About Softeq
Softeq was founded by Christopher Howard in 1997 in Houston, Texas, making it one of the oldest companies in the custom software space. With headquarters in Houston and development centers in Vilnius, Munich, Monterrey, and London, their team of 500-1500 professionals delivers end-to-end solutions from low-level embedded programming and hardware design to mobile and web applications. They're ISO 13485:2016 certified, crucial for medical device development, and hold partnerships with Amazon, Microsoft, and Xamarin. Their client roster includes Fortune 500 names like Verizon, Epson, Microsoft, Intel, NVIDIA, and Disney. They appeared on Inc. 5000 from 2018-2021.
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Questions about Softeq
- Does Softeq work remotely?
- Softeq is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring Softeq?
- Full code ownership upon final payment. Work-for-hire agreement standard.
- How current is this Softeq profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on softeq.com before you budget.
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