Cambria Software

Cambria Software is an American-owned software development and IT outsourcing firm founded in 1984 by Caltech physicist Dick Crewdson in Palo Alto, California. With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Manila, the company has spent over four decades building reliable software systems and more than 15 years placing top Philippine developers with global clients. That track record is visible in the numbers: 7,000+ projects delivered and 200+ offshore seats filled across engagements ranging from solo architects to enterprise teams of 150 or more. The company works with clients through three distinct models, each designed for a different stage of need. Project-based development covers full-cycle software builds from prototype to production. Clients own the source code, and Cambria handles execution end to end. For companies needing ongoing capacity, Cambria assembles managed offshore development teams on a retainer basis. The stated emphasis is on output, not headcount. Their Employer of Record service takes care of employment contracts, payroll, and local compliance for clients who want to hire full-time Philippine technical talent without setting up their own legal entity in-country. Cambria's client work spans a broad range of sectors. Reviews on file cover education technology, telecommunications, government, retail, workforce management, creative and digital media, and learning and development. Results have been specific and measurable: one education technology client cut certificate validation costs from $13-15 per unit down to $0.15, while accuracy improved from 60% to 98%. A telecommunications client has maintained an active relationship with Cambria for over ten years, citing consistent delivery and well-structured processes throughout. On the operational side, Cambria does not pull from generic staffing pools. Each team is assembled around a client's specific technology stack, business goals, and project scope. Standard placement timelines run two to four weeks, with faster interim deployments available for urgent needs. Teams are built to overlap with US, Australian, and European time zones for communication and delivery. The Philippines gives them the talent base to make this work. The country ranks second globally in high-proficiency English speakers and is home to 1.3 million software developers, the third-largest programmer population in the world. Cambria's nearly two decades of on-the-ground presence in Manila adds market knowledge and local relationships that go well beyond what a remote staffing platform can provide. Companies considering BPO Philippines partnerships, staff augmentation, or custom software outsourcing can connect directly with Cambria's Manila and Bay Area teams through their website to discuss project requirements or explore staffing options.